Editorial – Page 19 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Criteria for women’s bodybuilding contests

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An article explaining the criteria for women's bodybuilding from 1980. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

New secrets revealed of Arnold’s Sensational Smashing Success!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger was on top of the bodybuilding world by 1972. What was his secret? Read and find out. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 25 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 76 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) …

Concentration to become a Champion

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A nice article by Franco Columbu on the art of concentration for optimal results in the gym. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 36 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 37 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 38 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 39…

I challenge you Casey Viator

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The muscle magazine wars were well underway. Weider had his stars and promoted them heavily in both his magazines and the advertisements within them. Hoffman (Muscular Development), Redar (Iron Man) and Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated) were the competition and promoted the stars that Weider couldn't entice or overlooked. Casey Viator was the next big thing…

This is Jim Manion

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An editorial on Jim Manion. It touches on his background and training. Source: Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #52 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #54 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971)

Dennis Tinerino: His rise to success

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Dennis Tinerino was the coverman of the September 1971 issue of Muscular Development. At this point in his career he had won the 1966 AAU Mr USA, 1967 AAU Mr America and the 1968 NABBA Mr Universe. It has been widely noted that up to this point Dennis had not enhanced his incredible physique through…

The History of the Mr Olympia

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A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

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Bodybuilding only appealed to the hardcore fans in the late 1970's in Australian. Would the Olympia change this? I have also include details of the committee, judges and program for those interested (prior to finalization) Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

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One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

IFBB Code of Ethics

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A copy of the 1980 IFBB Code of Ethics for anyone that is interested. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #24 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

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The excitement was building as the 1980 Mr Olympia was on the horizon. The legendary Reg Park would be a special guest poser. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Bev Francis

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An early article introducing Bev Francis. The 25 year teacher from Melbourne Australian had just had just won the 1980 World Powerlifting Championships. Prior to this Bev had represented Australia in shot put, discuss and javelin. Bev would make her pro bodybuilding debut in 1984 finishing a polarizing 8th in the Grand Prix Las Vegas…

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Criteria for women’s bodybuilding contests

New secrets revealed of Arnold’s Sensational Smashing Success!

Concentration to become a Champion

I challenge you Casey Viator

This is Jim Manion

Dennis Tinerino: His rise to success

The History of the Mr Olympia

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

IFBB Code of Ethics

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

Bev Francis

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