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aUSTRALIA’S TRIUMPH 1979 pRO mR uNIVERSE

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The 1979 Pro Mr Universe was held at the Sydney Opera House. Robby Robinson was planned to compete in this show and was considered the main drawcard. Unfortunately, Robby did not make his way to Australia. Roy Callendar did and won the show from Albert Beckles and Tony Emmott. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1…

1984 Mr America & Mr Universe Report

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Mike Christian would win both the 1984 Mr America (NPC Nationals) and 1984 Mr Universe (IFBB World Amateur Championships) titles in a space of 8 days. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #12 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #13 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb…

1980 Mr Olympia for Australia

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News had just broke that the 1980 Mr Olympia would be held in Sydney Australia. Promoter, Paul Graham, place this article in the 2nd addition of his Australasian Muscle & Fitness Magazine which gave a brief outline of things to come. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.2) Page #34 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

The Erika Giesen Story

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Coverage of the first Asian Women's Bodybuilding Championship in Singapore on 2nd July 1983. Australia's Erika Giesen would take the title. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6) Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6)

Rachel McLish in Australia

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A great article on Rachel McLish which provides a nice overview of her career and background. Rachel was in Australian in August 1983 making a number of guest appearances. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9…

The Magic 3 for Deltoids

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An article that focuses on 3 deltoid exercises - Front, Side and Rear Lateral raises. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #20 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #21 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973)

Finished Forearms

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A nice training article written by Don Ross. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #23 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #76 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973)

A Guide to Championship Shoulders

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A nice training article written by Don Ross. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #17 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #77 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #78 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973)

Duval Wins Mr Britian

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Roy Duvel would go on to be one of the premier bodybuilders to come out of the UK. With this victory Roy would go on a run of wins (Mr Europe, Mr Universe NABBA - Medium Class, Mr World AAU) Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #16 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1973) Page #79 - IronMan…

The 1984 Olympia

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1984 MR OLYMPIA RESULTS: 1 Lee Haney 2 Mohamed Makkawy 3 Josef Wilcosz 4 Al Beckles 5 Roy Callendar 6 Samir Bannout 7 Bob Paris 8 Sergio Oliva Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1985) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1985) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1985) Page #12 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1985) Page #13 - Bodybuilding…

Arnold in Erie

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On the 23rd February 1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted a bodybuilding clinic in Erie Pennsylvania. After some demonstrations and posing he addressed some questions on Training, Steroids, Food Supplements, Joe Weider, Nautilus Equipment, Strength and other well know physique men of the time. A great read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #107 - MuscleMag…

strength training for women

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In 1975 Ellington Darden wrote an article on strength training for women. He would go on to author many books on the subject. This article is a gem and still hold true today. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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aUSTRALIA’S TRIUMPH 1979 pRO mR uNIVERSE

1984 Mr America & Mr Universe Report

1980 Mr Olympia for Australia

The Erika Giesen Story

Rachel McLish in Australia

The Magic 3 for Deltoids

Finished Forearms

A Guide to Championship Shoulders

Duval Wins Mr Britian

The 1984 Olympia

Arnold in Erie

strength training for women

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