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Larry Manuel Bodybuilding It’s His Way of Life!

InterviewsSeptember 1, 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Larry Manual. Larry competed in the 1980 AAU Mr America and placed 4th in his class. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #12 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #13 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #14 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #60 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Are Women Bodybuilders too Muscular?

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An editorial on the controversy and early criteria for women's physique contest. The early 1980's saw the popularization of women's bodybuilding. This article provides a great insight into public opinion at the time. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #24 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #25 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #57 - Muscular Development…

Brain Gairn: The Great Encourager

InterviewsAugust 29, 202460Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on little known Australian Bodybuilder Brian Gairn. Brian trained under the guidance of Australian Bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy and had no less than Roger Walker as a training partner. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar…

Jyrki Savolainen

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An editorial on Jyrki Savolainen just after his arrival in Australia. Prior to arriving in Australia he won Finnish titles and also represented Finland in the IFBB Mr Universe titles in 1981 and 1983. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #20 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983)

Beth Lopez

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An editorial on Australian female bodybuilder Beth Lopez. Beth won the 1982 Ms Australia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #8 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #9 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983)

Paul Hay – Best in the West

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An editorial on Western Australian bodybuilder Paul Hay. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #43 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983)

Charlie Buser “Pure” Champion

InterviewsAugust 27, 2024104Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 3rd April 1982 saw the introduction of the first Natural Mr Universe contest. This article focuses on the first winner of the title Charlie Buser. In the 8 weeks leading up to the contest Charlie packed 6lbs of muscle to his frame whilst reducing his body fat by 13lbs. This is how he did…

Smiling Through to the Top (The Story of Roy Perrott)

InterviewsAugust 27, 2024129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Outstanding British Bodybuilder Roy Perrott would win his class at the 1968 NABBA Mr Universe. The routine he used in the lead up to the competition is the focus of this article. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY DOUG SWEENEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Health & Strength (January 1968) Centerfold Health &…

Casey’s corner The Colorado Experiment

InterviewsAugust 20, 202458Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article by Casey Viator on the Colorado Experiment. THANKS GOES TO MARK HOUGHTON AND MIKE LIPOWSKI FOR PROVIDING ME WITH BOTH THE ARTICLE AND CONSENT TO UPLOAD IT TO THIS WEBSITE. Source: Exercise Protocol (Winter 2002). Page #16 - Exercise Protocol (Winter 2000) Page #18 - Exercise Protocol (Winter 2000)

What Greater Proof?

InterviewsAugust 20, 202450Views 0Likes 0Comments

Where the bodybuilder of the mid 1970's superior athletes. Joe Weider believes so and he will tell you why. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #5 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #73 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976)

You Gotta Believe Say Ken Waller

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Ken Waller sits down with Rick Wayne and explains why he will win the 1976 Mr Olympia! Ken would go on to win the Heavyweight class but would be no match for Franco Columbu for the overall title. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #26 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #27 -…

Vince Gironda He Casts A Long Shadow

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A short editorial on Vince Gironda acknowledging his first 30 years of bodybuilding. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY DOUG SWEENEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #36 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #37 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969)

Tag: Editorial

Larry Manuel Bodybuilding It’s His Way of Life!

Are Women Bodybuilders too Muscular?

Brain Gairn: The Great Encourager

Jyrki Savolainen

Beth Lopez

Paul Hay – Best in the West

Charlie Buser “Pure” Champion

Smiling Through to the Top (The Story of Roy Perrott)

Casey’s corner The Colorado Experiment

What Greater Proof?

You Gotta Believe Say Ken Waller

Vince Gironda He Casts A Long Shadow

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