Golden Era – Page 21 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Boyer’s Battle Plan

InterviewsDecember 17, 2022279Views 0Likes 0Comments

With Boyer Coe and others boycotting the 1981 Mr Olympia Boyer had to refocus his competitive spirit. He needed to establish himself as the Number One bodybuilder through other means. He had a fantastic year scoping the large majority of the Grand Prix events. Rick Wayne explains how he did it. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

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In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year. In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered. Boyer took the prize in Montreal. He was a…

Mike Mentzer Q&A Column

InterviewsDecember 13, 2022338Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer a bodybuilding great from the mid 70's to early 80's popularised the 'Heavy Duty Training System'. He had a monthly column in Muscle & Fitness whereby he would answer readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980)

How Bertil Fox Trained Legs

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Bertil Fox was one of the most muscled bodybuilders of his time. Rick Wayne explains how Bertil Trains Legs! Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #32 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #33 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #34 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #35 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue…

The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

ContestsDecember 12, 2022411Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1980 Mr Olympia is and will remain the most debated and fascinating bodybuilding contest of all time. It showcased the cream of the golden era bodybuilders (with a few notable exceptions - Robby Robinson, Franco Columbu, Serge Nubret and Kalman Szkalak). Arnold Schwarzenegger won his seventh Mr. Olympia and officially retired from professional bodybuilding. The controversy and…

John Terilli’s First Competition

InterviewsDecember 11, 2022584Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article where John Terilli recaps his very first competitions and the time he first saw Arnold Schwarenegger. John Terilli was arguably one of Australia's all time greats of bodybuilding. In the 1983 Grand Prix in Las Vagas John pushed Lee Haney all the way finishing a close 2nd to the future great. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5…

Robby Robinson Absent from Mr Olympia 1980

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Robby Robinson was a noticeable absentee from the 1980 Olympia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Asia 1975

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The 1975 Mr Asia was held in Singapore. Roger Walker walked away as a clear winner. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Australia 1979

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The 1979 Mr Australia drew a crowd of 1500 fans. Peter Lindsay proved too good coming back after a 3 year lay off from competitions. Peter was known for his symmetry and well defined muscularity. Roger Walker and Tony Emmott were the guest posers. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2…

Tag: Golden Era

Boyer’s Battle Plan

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

Mike Mentzer Q&A Column

How Bertil Fox Trained Legs

The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

John Terilli’s First Competition

Robby Robinson Absent from Mr Olympia 1980

Mr Asia 1975

Mr Australia 1979

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