Franco Columbu – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

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An excellent contest report by Wayne Gallasch on the 1971 IFBB Mr Olympia / Universe competition. Albert Beckles would be judged the overall Mr Universe winner after initially placing 2nd in his class. In an act of extreme sportsmanship Ahmet Enunlu, who was judged the winner, mounted the 2nd position on the rostrum. The great…

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

ContestsNovember 26, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1974 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would take the crown outgunning Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and Frank Zane. Bob Birdsong would win the Mr America title whilst Bill Grant would capture Mr World. What an event, no wonder the 5,000 screaming fans at the Felt Forum went wild with…

Damn The Steroid!

InterviewsNovember 9, 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

An indepth medical report by Dr Franco Columbu to help decide if or not to use Anabolic Steroids. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #44 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #45 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #46 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #47 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #77 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #87 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Solving Your Training Problems July 1979

InterviewsNovember 2, 202469Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco once again answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #110 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #134 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

My Whack-A-Back Program for Instant Growth & Muscularity

TrainingSeptember 21, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu gives insight into his back training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #30 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #31 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #32 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #33 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

Solving Your Training Problems (May 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 11, 2024106Views 0Likes 0Comments

A readers Q & A with Franco Columbu. Readers send in their bodybuilding problems to seek answers from the champ! Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #86 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975)

Solving Your Training Problems (July 1976)

InterviewsSeptember 2, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

A readers Q & A with Franco Columbu. Readers send in their bodybuilding problems to seek answers from the champ! Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #92 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #93 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976)

You Can Build Massive Arms

TrainingAugust 15, 2024146Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu provides his guide to building massive arms. Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #28 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #29 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #30 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #31 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #93 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976)

Franco Columbo One of Bodybuilding’s strongest

InterviewsJuly 24, 202485Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Franco Columbu from his humble begins to his success up to 1979. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #18 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #57 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979)

Mr Olympia – A time to remember

ContestsJuly 4, 2024181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Schwab provides an excellent contest report on the 1976 Mr Olympia. Franco Columbu would edge out Frank Zane to win his class before outpointing Ken Waller for the overall title. Robby Robinson would win the Mr International in convincing style. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #35 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #60 - IronMan (Jan…

Solving Your Training Problems (Oct 78)

InterviewsJune 10, 2024101Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco answers the readers questions. This months queries are around around Chiropractic School, inner pectoral development and knee injuries. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #118 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #128 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

How I cut the giants down to size

InterviewsMay 19, 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu proves that you can compete with the big boy's even with a 6 inch height disadvantage. He explains how he cuts them down to size! Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #19 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #21 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar…

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Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

Damn The Steroid!

Solving Your Training Problems July 1979

My Whack-A-Back Program for Instant Growth & Muscularity

Solving Your Training Problems (May 1975)

Solving Your Training Problems (July 1976)

You Can Build Massive Arms

Franco Columbo One of Bodybuilding’s strongest

Mr Olympia – A time to remember

Solving Your Training Problems (Oct 78)

How I cut the giants down to size

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