Editorial – Page 9 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

“When I Train I Search”

InterviewsOctober 13, 2024214Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane gives his insight into how the shape of a muscle is altered through the type of equipment used and the movement preformed. His physique was definitely a sculptor carved from exercise choice. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #18 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #19 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #94…

Peaking If You Want To Win Contest, You Must Learn How To Peak

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Mike Mentzer gives his experiences on peaking for a physique contest and how it can make or break your performance. He lists the items that will give you control over your appearance to reach your peak condition. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #72 - Muscle &…

Strong And Graceful

InterviewsOctober 12, 202488Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's Bodybuilding was still in its infancy and at a crossroad. Laura Combes would win the 1980 American Women's Championship with large and defined muscles. Some thought such a physique should be penalized, however most were strongly opposed to this suggestion. This is an excellent article that discusses the plight of Women's competition in the…

Muscle Action

InterviewsOctober 9, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some unusual and rare photos of the stars! Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #36 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #37 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971)

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

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Rick Wayne sits down with Chris Dickerson and discusses his victory in the 1970 AAU Mr America. Chris would be the first black man to win the event. Rick Wayne does a great job in this classic interview and thus makes it a must read for all! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #52…

Meet England’s Newest Star: Brian Eastman

InterviewsOctober 4, 2024195Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne introduces Brian Eastman England's newest Muscle Star. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #22 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #23 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #24 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #25 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #67 - Muscle Builder / Power…

Bodybuilding’s Mr Blue Eyes Sings The Blues

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Rick Wayne Pens an article on Mike Katz and his encounters with Ken Waller as well as a lot more. A great read for fans of Mike Katz! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #6 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #7 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #8 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #95…

She Chat Swinging And Supple Kay Brooks

InterviewsOctober 3, 2024125Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month Dianne Bennett provides a profile of Kay Brooks an Air Hostess from Sydney Australia with a passion for physical fitness. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3…

Peter McCarthy

InterviewsOctober 2, 2024309Views 0Likes 2Comments

A great article on Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy. Robert Nailon pens the piece and does an exceptional job providing some background on Peter in his lead up to his 1971 Mr Australia victory. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #18 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #19 - Peak…

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024141Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chuck Collras was 37 years old and just reaching his peak. This is his 3 week preparation for contests. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #14 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #15 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #48 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968)

The Austrian Oak

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024185Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dick Tyler shares his first impressions of the "Austrian Oak" Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick was actually the man discharged with the duty of picking Arnold up from the Airport upon his arrival to California in 1968. He recall this initial interaction. A must read! Source: Mr America (May 1969) Page #16 - Mr America (May 1969) Page…

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 24, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Larry Scott answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #41 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #80 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

Tag: Editorial

“When I Train I Search”

Peaking If You Want To Win Contest, You Must Learn How To Peak

Strong And Graceful

Muscle Action

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

Meet England’s Newest Star: Brian Eastman

Bodybuilding’s Mr Blue Eyes Sings The Blues

She Chat Swinging And Supple Kay Brooks

Peter McCarthy

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

The Austrian Oak

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

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