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

InterviewsApril 25, 2024100Views 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, 2024101Views 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, 2024114Views 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, 2024114Views 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, 2024127Views 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, 2024134Views 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, 2024109Views 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, 2024133Views 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…

Not Just for Women ‘Six of the Best for Chest’

TrainingMarch 21, 2024111Views 0Likes 0Comments

Breda Eppey, former British Lightweight Champion, outlines and explains six chest exercises that every weight trainer should know about. Source: Muscle & Co (Apr 1985) Page #52 - Muscle & Co. (Apr 1985) Page #53 - Muscle & Co. (Apr 1985) Page #54 - Muscle & Co. (Apr 1985) Page #55 - Muscle & Co.…

What Really Happened to Carolyn Cheshire at the 1984 Ms Olympia?

ContestsMarch 21, 2024128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Female Bodybuilding was still in a transition. Carolyn Cheshire, England's First Lady of Bodybuilding, missed the top 15 cutoff at the 1984 Miss Olympia. Should she have placed higher? Read this article and judge for yourself. Source: Muscle & Co (Apr 1985) Page #48 - Muscle & Co. (Apr 1985) Page #49 - Muscle &…

The ‘Seat’ of the Problem

TrainingMarch 20, 2024129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carolyn Cheshire 'The First Lady of British Bodybuilding' outlines a series of exercises designed to firm and reshape the feminine bottom. Not a hip trust in sight! Source: Muscle & Co (Mar 1985) Page #59 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #60 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #61 - Muscle & Co.…

Brits are hits with the ‘Switz’

ContestsMarch 20, 2024108Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap that focuses on the British success at the 1984 World Junior Championships. Source: Muscle & Co (Mar 1985) Page #53 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #54 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #55 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #56 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #57…

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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

Not Just for Women ‘Six of the Best for Chest’

What Really Happened to Carolyn Cheshire at the 1984 Ms Olympia?

The ‘Seat’ of the Problem

Brits are hits with the ‘Switz’

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