Golden Era – Page 15 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Truth about drugs

InterviewsMay 17, 2023209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Once you start taking drugs, you stop being a promising future champion. That was the message in the April 1980 edition of 'Muscle & Fitness'. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #156 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

Professional Mr World 1975 WBBG

ContestsMay 11, 2023300Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Dan Laurie 1975 Mr World WBBG was won by Boyer Coe. He would beat out Chris Dickerson for the title. This was Boyers last competition prior to entering the IFBB. The 1975 WBBG Professional Mr America was also run on the same show. Ralph Kroger would win this event beating out the very capable…

Common errors in bodybuilding

InterviewsMay 10, 2023218Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 'Iron Guru' lists the 35 most common errors in bodybuilding. Not all will agree but he was a master of his time and helped train some of the most classic physiques in history. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

1975 Mr. Northeastern USA

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The 1975 Mr Northeastern USA was won by Paul Price. This qualified him for AAU Mr USA later that year. He would finish 12 in this event behind Clint Beyerle. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

1975 NABBA Universe Pictorial Review

ContestsMay 10, 2023193Views 0Likes 0Comments

The NAABA Universe 1975. Boyer Coe won the Professional event. Ian Lawrence won the Amateur event. Boyer Coe would join the IFBB the following year. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #5 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #6 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #7 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #8 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Updating High-Intensity Methods

TrainingApril 22, 2023358Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article based on Mike Mentzer's 'Heavy Duty' or 'High-Intensity' training methods. It touches on training to failure, Pre-fatigue methods, peak contraction, forced reps, negative reps and rest-pause lifting. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #28 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #29 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18…

Zane: The Care & Feeding of a Mr. Olympia

InterviewsApril 22, 2023454Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the diet followed by Frank Zane to capture his 3rd Mr Olympia title in 1979. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #115 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr…

Patsy Chapman – ’10’

InterviewsApril 19, 2023238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Patsy Chapman was a leading female bodybuilder of the later 1970's and early 1980's. This is a great article of her journey. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #20 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #21 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #116 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #117 - Muscle…

Casey’s Back – How I Built It

TrainingApril 19, 2023293Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator shares his back routine in preparation for the 1979 Canada Cup. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #16 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #17 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #19 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980)

wOMEN – tHE EQUAL TO MEN IN TRAINING?

InterviewsApril 19, 2023184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding is for all but are Women the equal to Men when it comes to the iron game? Read and see. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #100 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #101 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #115 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #116 - Muscle &…

The two faces of Lou Ferrigno

InterviewsApril 18, 2023237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article featuring Lou Ferrigno. He touches a bit on his childhood, love for superhero's and his role as the Hulk. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #13 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #14 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #15 - Muscle &…

Thigh Training for Strength and Tone

TrainingApril 9, 2023253Views 0Likes 0Comments

World Women's Bodybuilding Champion Lisa Lyon shares he lower body training routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #91 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980)

Tag: Golden Era

The Truth about drugs

Professional Mr World 1975 WBBG

Common errors in bodybuilding

1975 Mr. Northeastern USA

1975 NABBA Universe Pictorial Review

Updating High-Intensity Methods

Zane: The Care & Feeding of a Mr. Olympia

Patsy Chapman – ’10’

Casey’s Back – How I Built It

wOMEN – tHE EQUAL TO MEN IN TRAINING?

The two faces of Lou Ferrigno

Thigh Training for Strength and Tone

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