Golden Era – Page 18 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Back in the 1970's calve development was seen as a very important part of bodybuilding. A great article of the effort needed to develop calves. The calves MUST be attacked from all angles and be more or less SHOCKED into growth! Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #41 - Muscular…

mr USA Steve michalik

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023251Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Michalik the 1971 MR USA - AAU provides an insight into his training and diet in preparation for this victory. Steve was drug free at this point and put in an incredible effort to create his incredible physique. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #39 - Muscular…

The tony gambin story

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023423Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on little know Australian bodybuilder Tony Gambin by Robert Nailon. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #20 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #21 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #52 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Casey Viator from the March 1972 addition of Muscular Development. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In this article he outlines how he trained and ate during this period. …

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023355Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator Trains Chest. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In 1980 he dominated the Grand Prix Circuit by winning 2 events and placing in 2 others before finishing a disappointing…

the giant killer

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023152Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It was time to push him hard as the next big thing! Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #30 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue…

the big challenge

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023184Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It didn't take much time until both Dan and Lou had Arnold Schwarzenegger in their sights. This open letter from Lou to Arnold is pure…

overtraining: the symptoms and the remedy

TrainingJanuary 24, 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Training Frequency (Overtraining). I think it is almost impossible for the non competitive bodybuilder to overtrain if they are paying appropriate attention to their diet, sleep patterns and stress levels. People give themselves too much credit on how hard they train. If you pay attention to your body and adjust training intensity…

the genesis of the weider giant sets

TrainingJanuary 24, 2023163Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Giant Set is a useful bodybuilding tool. Here the Weider team explain have it evolved. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #119 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #122 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug…

building arms with a french accent

TrainingJanuary 19, 2023220Views 0Likes 0Comments

Serge Nubret had some of the most outstanding and muscular arms of his era. He he briefly describes his arm training process. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #54 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #55 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #56 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

world couples championships

ContestsJanuary 19, 2023246Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 World Couples Championship The brain child of Lisa Lyon the inaugural World Couples Championship was taken out by Chris Dickerson and Stacey Bentley. With a polished and synchronized routine they better the other 5 couples competing. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #62 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #63 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page…

Alternative Views: nautilus v free weights

InterviewsJanuary 18, 2023192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nautilus Equipment and High Intensity Training started to gain publicity and traction in the late 1970's. This article compares the equipment to conventional free weight training Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #88 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #89 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #93 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

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Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

mr USA Steve michalik

The tony gambin story

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

the giant killer

the big challenge

overtraining: the symptoms and the remedy

the genesis of the weider giant sets

building arms with a french accent

world couples championships

Alternative Views: nautilus v free weights

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