Golden Era – Page 16 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

InterviewsApril 9, 2023242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane explains his planes for the 1979 Mr Olympia. He was incorporating powerlifting moves to move his lean body mass to 195lbs in his quest to capture a 3rd Mr Olympia Crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page…

Femininity and the Woman Bodybuilder

InterviewsApril 7, 2023177Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 BETTY WEIDER QUOTE: "The benefits of weight training and bodybuilding are in no way restricted to men. Nor does bodybuilding threaten a woman's femininity. In fact, it enhances it." Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #94 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #95 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #107 - Muscle &…

The Colorado Experiment

InterviewsApril 7, 2023198Views 0Likes 0Comments

The experiment was conducted at the Colorado State University in May of 1973. Casey added 45lbs to his frame in 28 days using only Nautilus Equipment. This equipment was designed to provide all of the requirements of full range, rotary form, automatic variable, direct resistance. Casey weighed 167lbs on May 1, and after the 28 days…

The Columbus Diary

ContestsApril 4, 2023280Views 0Likes 0Comments

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

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Chris Dickerson prepares his shoulders for the 1979 Mr Olympia. Basic but effective exercises is all he needs. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #29 -…

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

TrainingMarch 25, 2023190Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1979 Boyer Coe was coming on strong and was considered a live chance to take the Mr Olympia title. Here is a great article on how he prepared his impressive biceps for the event. Boyer would ultimately finish 3rd to Frank Zane in the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #26…

Mr Universe contest 1970

ContestsMarch 8, 2023257Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version. This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging. A must read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

TrainingMarch 8, 2023157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Big Lou Ferrigno gives out some advise on shoulder development and training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #20 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #21 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

ContestsMarch 7, 2023262Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #12 -…

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023202Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robby Robinson had his sights set on the 1977 Mr Olympia. He was the ultimate professional. He trained year round and always had a well balance diet. Robby would ultimately finish second in the event to Frank Zane. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #27 - Muscle &…

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023230Views 0Likes 0Comments

After trying his luck with the New York Jets in 1976. Lou Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding and has once again placed his focus on the Mr Olympia. Lou spend the majority of the year training under the guidance of Vince Gironda. Unfortunately, Lou would not compete in the 1977 Mr Olympia, instead taking up a…

thanks for the tip arnold

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023150Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ken Waller discusses his new focus for training in preparation for the 1977 Mr Olympia. Previously Ken would only put in the required effort closer to competition. In 1977 he had a greater focus. Ken would finish second to Robby Robinson in the heavyweight class and fifth overall to Frank Zane at the event. Source: Muscle…

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MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

Femininity and the Woman Bodybuilder

The Colorado Experiment

The Columbus Diary

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

Mr Universe contest 1970

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

thanks for the tip arnold

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