Mr Olympia 1978 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Robby on Pre-Contest Training

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Robby Robinson gives insight into his preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia. Robby would go on to win the Heavyweight class before finishing second to Frank Zane for the overall title. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #14 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #15 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #16 - Muscle…

Getting Ready for the Big”O”(ne)

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Pete Grymkowski gives insight into his preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia. Pete id not compete in the event. Not sure of the reasoning behind him missing it. A good read nontheless. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #11 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #12 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #13 -…

Dan Padilla’s Mr. Olympia Strategy

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Danny Padilla gives insight into his preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #19 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #21 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #115 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #117 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

My New, Intensified Chest Program

TrainingMay 22, 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane shares his chest routine in preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #30 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #31 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #33 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #32 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

More Olympia Impressions

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024162Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024352Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

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Robby on Pre-Contest Training

Getting Ready for the Big”O”(ne)

Dan Padilla’s Mr. Olympia Strategy

My New, Intensified Chest Program

More Olympia Impressions

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

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