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Boyer Coe wins Sr Mr America

ContestsMarch 14, 2023381Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on the 1969 AAU Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson and Ken Waller. He would win by the narrowest of margins (1/4 point). Boyer would also win the most muscular and best arms awards. Whilst Chris would win Best Legs and Ken would win Best Back. Source:…

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

TrainingJanuary 9, 2023347Views 0Likes 0Comments

The V-Taper was a must in the Silver Era of Bodybuilding. Broad Shoulders and a wide back that tapered into a narrow torso was a feature of all bodybuilders of the time. Here a number of the Weider Champions demonstrate the key exercises of the time. Source: Mr America (Issue Sep 1962) Page #22 - Mr America…

Scott and Poole Win Titles

ContestsDecember 21, 2022219Views 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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Boyer Coe wins Sr Mr America

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

Scott and Poole Win Titles

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