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Mr Olympia Flash Report

ContestsFebruary 1, 2024367Views0Likes0Comments
In very Controversial fashion, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged from a 5 year retirement to win his 7th Mr Olympia title on October, 4 1980 in Sydney Australia.  This a a flash report of the contest. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)  Page #44 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page…

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IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024481Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Mr Universe was the first time in history that the USA won all weight categories.  Mike Mentzer (Heavyweight), Tom Platz (Middleweight) and Carlos Rodriquez (Lightweight).  This is an excellent contest report that covers the event. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #160 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #161 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

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Gold’s Classic

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024336Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Golds Classic was a spectacular.   The line up was star studded and this contest report is a great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #148 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #149 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #150 - MuscleMag International…

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Heavy Duty Training

TrainingJanuary 17, 2024248Views0Likes0Comments
Another article on Heavy Duty Training.  For those that follow the Mentzer's and their training approach it definitely is am must read. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #92 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #93 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #94 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #97 - MuscleMag…

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IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024481Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 IFBB Mr Universe (World Championships) were held in Nimes, France.  It was a great competition.  Danny Padilla out scored Mohamad Makkawy (LightWeight), Roy Callender won the MiddleWeight class.  In the HeavyWeight division Kalman Szkalak come from behind winning the posedown 11 to 10 to beat a very disappointed Mike Mentzer.   Source: MuscleMag International…

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Mike Mentzer

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023463Views0Likes0Comments
A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

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World Championships 1976

ContestsNovember 4, 2023634Views0Likes0Comments
The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event.  The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time.  Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions.   Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners.  Robby Robinson…

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Look at those thighs!

TrainingSeptember 14, 2023323Views0Likes0Comments
Mike Mentzer takes you through his 'Heavy-Duty' leg training philosophy and routine.  Great article for those interested in this method of training. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #73 - Muscle &…

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