Muscle & Bodybuilder – Vintage Body Building Magazines

On the Go with Matt Snow

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023259Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on little know amateur Matt Snow. Matt's career would peak with a 3rd place in his weight class in the 1979 AAU Mr America. Matt's physique was exceptional and can be clearly seen by the photos that accompany this article. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Bodybuilding…

Ken Passariello Speaks Out!

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023352Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature interview with Ken Passariello who would win his weight class in both the AAU Mr America and the IFBB Mr Universe in 1981. Ken speaks his mind on a number of topics and it a great read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #35 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #36 -…

Howard’s World Gym

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Howard's World Gym a Southern Californian Gym of the 1980's. A 5,000 square foot gym equipped with equipment designed by Boyer Coe (Body Masters). The gym was frequently attended by such bodybuilding greats of the time as Boyer Coe, Kalman Skalak and Rod Koontz. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #49 - Muscle &…

Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on contest diet from the early 1980's. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (June1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981)

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023208Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on late 70s / early 80s female bodybuilder Nancy Lytch. She viewed weight training as it own reward and only competed for the sheer excitement and joy of it. A nice read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #28 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #29 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023264Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on Don Peterson's quest for the 1981 Mr America title. Ultimately, Don did not compete in the competition. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #17 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023140Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was on the rise but it was still trying to establish itself. This is an excellent 1981 article that touches on the challengers faced by these early pioneers. The article touches on the confusion of what type of physique was favored, the uncertainty of the judging criteria and the very serious aspect of…

Mr. Hercules

ContestsDecember 16, 2023147Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1981 Mr. Hercules event was a lower level WBBG event. The interest to this article is that winner - Tony Atlas of WWE fame. Tony, was levels ahead of the competition, and took both his class and the overall title. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #20 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page…

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On the Go with Matt Snow

Ken Passariello Speaks Out!

Howard’s World Gym

Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

Mr. Hercules

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