Frank Zane trains calves.
Frank Zane explains his training and methodology behind his calve training in participation for the 1976 Mr Olympia.
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)
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Casey Viator Trains Chest.
Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In 1980 he dominated the Grand Prix Circuit by winning 2 events and placing in 2 others before finishing a disappointing…
Great article on Training Frequency (Overtraining). I think it is almost impossible for the non competitive bodybuilder to overtrain if they are paying appropriate attention to their diet, sleep patterns and stress levels. People give themselves too much credit on how hard they train. If you pay attention to your body and adjust training intensity…
Unfortunately just as Female bodybuilding started to gain traction in the early 1980's Steroids soon followed. This article outlays the potential dangers on the female competitor who was contemplating there use.
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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The Giant Set is a useful bodybuilding tool. Here the Weider team explain have it evolved. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix
Casey Viator wins his second Grand Prix of the session. He beat out Chris Dickerson (2nd), a much improved Roy Callender (3rd) and Robby Robinson (4th)
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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The 'King of King's' Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how he trains his thighs. There are some great insights and takeaways in this article that you can put into practice.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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Great article on Rory Leidelmeyer the 1980 Mr California. Rory had an extremely impressive physique and competed almost annually during the 1980's. This is a great article that covers his upbring and introduction to the Iron Game. A must read! Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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Frank Zane had what he thought was a fool proof plan to win his 4th consecutive Mr Olympia title. A 10 month training plan to be in the greatest shape of his life. This was all turn upside-down when a freak poolside accident put this all in jeopardy. The article was published before the accident…
In 1980 Andreas Cahling would win the overall IFBB Mr International title (in the process beating Ron Teufel to win his class). 36 years later (2016) Andreas would go on to win the NABBA USA Nationals (Masters 60+). This was his pre-season shoulder routine in 1980.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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A great article on Franco Columbu. Franco discusses his upbringing and his journey to the USA. A must read for all Franco fans. Enjoy.
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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