A great article on a young Boyer Coe. Provides some insight into his background and his introduction to weight training. We also learn a bit about his training and diet as he prepares for competitions. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)
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The Donkey Calve Raise was a favorite calve builder of the Silver Era bodybuilders. Reeves, Grimek, Delinger, Pearl and Scott used the exercise extensively to build their impressive lower legs. Great exercise when you haven't got access to calve building machines. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969)
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An interesting article from the IronMan team focused on Back Specialization (lower back, back and shoulders) through a series of supersets. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)
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A great article introducing Bill Pearl's Gym the Pasadena Health Club.
Bill limited membership to 500 to ensure patrons received individualized instruction.
Source: IronMan (Issue May 1970)
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How did the champions build a super chest in 1970.
Basic movements with intense effort.
Source: IronMan (Issue May 1970)
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Before Rick Wayne was a lead writer for Weider Magazines he was a leading bodybuilder. This is his Arm routine from the early 1960's
Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)
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