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Glamor & The Woman Athlete

InterviewsJune 29, 202442Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on women's weight training featuring some excellent photos of Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #44 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #45 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #58 - IronMan (Jan 1977)

Bev Francis – World’s Strongest Women

InterviewsJune 14, 202467Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article featuring Bev Francis prior to her transition to bodybuilding. At the stage of the article she had done no bodybuilding! She had lifted weights for 5 years as a aid to shot putting prior to competitive powerlifting in which she soon held world records. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #52 -…

Muscles Were Meant for You!

InterviewsMay 10, 202487Views 0Likes 0Comments

The wall between women and muscles were starting to break down in the early 1980's. This is a nice little article penned by Betty Weider Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #107 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #108 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #152 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984)

Energize your Legs!

TrainingApril 27, 202475Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rachel McLish shares her secrets on how to firm, Strengthen and Shape your legs. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr…

AFWB Who We Are & What We’re Doing for Women’s Bodybuilding

InterviewsApril 25, 202461Views 1Like 0Comments

An article by one of the driving pioneers of women's bodybuilding in the late 70's and early 80's Doris Barrilleaux. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #188 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982)

Building a Shapely, Sensuous Back

TrainingApril 16, 202464Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lisa Lyon outlines her back training routine and methodologies. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (March 1980) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #88 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #89 - Muscle…

The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

ContestsApril 7, 202481Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB World Women's and Mixed Pair's Championships. Lynn Conkwright would clean sweep the event winning both the Women's title and the Mixed Pairs with her partner Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #17 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page…

Must We Follow the Leader? Is the American influence to strong in the British Bodybuilding Scene?

InterviewsApril 2, 202478Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on the origins of Female and Mixed Pairs Bodybuilding. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #13 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #14 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #15 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

The Shoulder Routine that made Carolyn Cheshire a Delt – ‘A’ Lady

TrainingMarch 29, 202483Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carolyn Cheshire outlines the delt training routine she used in preparation for the 1985 World Pro Championship. Carolyn would finish 12th in the event behind Mary Roberts. Source: Muscle & Co (May 1985) Page #12 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #13 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #14 - Muscle & Co.…

Women of the Olmypia

ContestsMarch 27, 202494Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1981 Miss Olympia contest was truly exceptional. This article focuses on the top 6 competitors. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #189 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #190 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982)

Stacey Bentley Today

InterviewsMarch 26, 202472Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stacey Bentley, one of the pioneers of 1970's Women's Bodybuilding tells hers story through the masterful words of Rick Wayne. An excellent read. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #62 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb1982) Page #63 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb1982) Page #135 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb1982) Page #137 - Muscle &…

The Fine Art of Shaping Your Waist

TrainingMarch 26, 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

Forget the Hip Thrusts Lady's. A small, firm waistline keeps a woman young and athletic looking. Learn how with the1981 IFBB Women's World Pr Champion, Lynn Conkwright. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #74 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #75 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #76 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page…

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Glamor & The Woman Athlete

Bev Francis – World’s Strongest Women

Muscles Were Meant for You!

Energize your Legs!

AFWB Who We Are & What We’re Doing for Women’s Bodybuilding

Building a Shapely, Sensuous Back

The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

Must We Follow the Leader? Is the American influence to strong in the British Bodybuilding Scene?

The Shoulder Routine that made Carolyn Cheshire a Delt – ‘A’ Lady

Women of the Olmypia

Stacey Bentley Today

The Fine Art of Shaping Your Waist

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