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Posing & Women’s Bodybuilding Showing It Off

InterviewsNovember 21, 2023113Views 0Likes 0Comments

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) Page #9 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page #5 - Body & Power (May…

Gladys Portugues A Big Apple Beauty

InterviewsNovember 20, 2023123Views 0Likes 0Comments

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) Page #46 - Body &…

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023101Views 0Likes 0Comments

the 22 year old Madeline Almeida (winner of the 1981 NPC California Championships) is covered in this editorial. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #42 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #43 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #44 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #45 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #46 - Muscle Australia (Oct…

Susie Green

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023154Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023105Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on a August 30, 1982 article in Time Magazine. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Eleanor Mondale seeker after power

TrainingOctober 1, 2023119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Eleanor Mondale discusses here passion to become a champion power lifter. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)

“Barbelles ” August 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023144Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #19 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #28 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #29 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946)

“Barbelles ” April 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 202398Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue April 1946) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #38 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946)

She Chat! Oh it’s Blossom Time!

TrainingSeptember 29, 2023127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett had a regular column in Peak Muscle Maker focused on women's bodybuilding. This edition focuses on building a fuller bust through weight training. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #27 - Peak…

Streamline the legs with Muscles

TrainingSeptember 29, 2023166Views 0Likes 0Comments

Early 1980's Australian Bodybuilder Debbie Pozingis reveals how she built and shaped her legs. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #26 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #27 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #28 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

A complete course for men and women beginning weight training

TrainingSeptember 26, 2023126Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that focuses on the first 2 to 3 months of training for every beginner - man or woman. A must read for those new to the iron game. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #64 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #65 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #66 - Muscle &…

Food for Women In Training

InterviewsSeptember 14, 2023196Views 0Likes 0Comments

Whether your a women training for competition or just trying to get into shape for its own sake, here's a useful article to get you started. This is a safe and sustainable guide that should lead to a healthy and fit body. A lot better than the complicated, highly processed BS pushed by the industry…

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Posing & Women’s Bodybuilding Showing It Off

Gladys Portugues A Big Apple Beauty

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

Susie Green

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

Eleanor Mondale seeker after power

“Barbelles ” August 1946

“Barbelles ” April 1946

She Chat! Oh it’s Blossom Time!

Streamline the legs with Muscles

A complete course for men and women beginning weight training

Food for Women In Training

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