Harold Poole – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

ContestsApril 16, 2024254Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

ContestsApril 10, 2024117Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson confirms his dominance of the 1981 Grand Prix Circuit with another win at the IFBB Night of the Champions. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page…

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

ContestsFebruary 11, 2024170Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1982 IFBB World Championships. The event was held in Atlantic City and Albert Beckles would edge out Boyer Coe for the title. 1960's legend Harold Poole was also in the competition. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982)…

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

ContestsAugust 25, 2023250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva wins the first of his Olympia Crowns. He showed a rare combination of great size, definition and symmetry to beat out Harold Poole, Chuck Sipes and Dave Draper. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 27 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue…

Cables of Muscles from the Cables of Steel

TrainingAugust 25, 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

Harold Poole shows how you can build muscles with a cable workout (the same set of cables as advertised in the magazine). Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 42 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 43 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 44 (Muscle Builder / Power…

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

BlogMarch 10, 2023641Views 0Likes 0Comments

The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…

Scott and Poole Win Titles

ContestsDecember 21, 2022193Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1964 Larry Scott and Harold Poole were amongst the dominant bodybuilders of the era. Larry took out the IFBB Mr Universe whilst Harold went on to win the IFBB Mr America. The events were held on the same night in front of a capacity crowd of 2,500 fans. Both these men would go on to battle…

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The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

Cables of Muscles from the Cables of Steel

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

Scott and Poole Win Titles

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