An early interview with Carla Dunlap. Carla was one of the premier female bodybuilders of the early 1980's. With a competitive swimming background Carla took to bodybuilding like a fish to water. She would go onto win the 1983 Miss Olympia competition. A must read for all fans of early female bodybuilding. Source: Muscle Digest…
An article covering the 1983 PBA Superbowl of Bodybuilding. Lesley Kozlow would win the HeavtWeight title and Leslie Barber would take the LightWeight crown. Source: Body & Power (May 1983)
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"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)
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"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue May 1945)
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Debbie Basile would win the Lightweight title at the 1982 NPC Nationals but would fall short of the overall title won by Carla Dunlap. Source: Body & Power (May 1983)
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Cammie Lusko competed in the inaugural Miss Olympia in 1980 finishing 9th behind Rachel McLish. He muscularity did not match judging criteria and she did not win a bodybuilding title despite possessing one of the finest muscular bodies of her time. Her feats of strength were her forte. Source: Body & Power (May 1983)
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An article on the challengers of setting criteria for women's bodybuilding. This is a great read that touches on the problems faced when the sport was in its infancy and trying to find its way. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981)
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An article on 10 exercises that can help strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles to prevent injury. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981)
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A great article on the art of posing for the female bodybuilder. It touches on the routines and approach of the best from the era. Watching the women of the early 1980's was exhilarating. Source: Body & Power (May 1983)
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An early interview with Gladys Portugues. Gladys discusses her desire to follow in the footsteps of Rachel McLish and her goal to compete in the 1984 Miss Olympia. He desire would come true and she would grace the stage of the 1984 Miss Olympia. Source: Body & Power (May 1983)
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the 22 year old Madeline Almeida (winner of the 1981 NPC California Championships) is covered in this editorial. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981)
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Susie Green had a short but impactful career as a bodybuilder. I believe she only competed in 1980. She would win the first contest she entered the Orange County Classic. Her next two contests where the Zane Classic (4th) and the inaugural Miss Olympia (6th). She had an exceptional artist presentation and and a graceful…