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Georgia

A great article on Georgia Fudge on of the early pioneers of early 1980's Women's Bodybuilding.  In this piece by Doris Barrilleax Georgia provides insight into her training and diet. Source: MuscleMag International (September 1981) Page #27 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981) Page #28 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981) Page #58 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981)

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You Be The Judge

Women's bodybuilding was beginning to take traction in the early 1980's but the sport still had one major source of confusion - the judging.  Sheila Herman gives insight to the judging criteria of women's bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #96 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

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A Strong, Sensuous Back

Lisa Elliott shares how she developed her outstanding back. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #76 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #77 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #78 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #79 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #155 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #156- Muscle & Fitness…

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Strong And Graceful

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…

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Are Women Bodybuilders too Muscular?

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…

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Ms America Contest

A short contest report on the 1980 American Female Bodybuilding Championships.  Laura Combes would win the title ahead of pre competition favorite Claudia Wilburn. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #66 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981)

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