Muscle Training Illustrated – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Getting Ready for Action

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Earl Maynard was a bodybuilding superstar of the 60's. In 1965 he competed in the inaugural Mr Olympia title. He also won the IFBB Mr Universe in that same year. A the peak of his powers he retired from bodybuilding to turn his hand to full commit to wrestling. This article gives you some insight…

1971 WBBG Contest Report Mr New York

ContestsNovember 15, 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest report forthe 1971 WBBG Mr New York. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #41 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #42 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #43 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #44 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #45 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)

Rick Wayne’s ‘Out of this World’ Chest Routine

TrainingNovember 15, 2023133Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding great Rick Wayne provides an overview to his chest routine. A must read. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #14 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #15 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #57 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #58 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

ContestsNovember 15, 2023173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator becomes the youngest man ever to win the prestigious AAU Mr America. In 1971 at just 19 years old he claimed the title from Pete Grymkowski. Casey also won the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Chest, Back and Legs. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #36 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #37…

Lou Ferrigno The Boy Wonder

InterviewsNovember 12, 2023115Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early feature article on The Incredible Lou Ferrigno. Dan Lurie knew he had found a diamond in the rough and would feature Lou in his magazine Muscle Training Illustrated at every opportunity. In 1971 Lou would win his first major competition (Pro - Mr America WBBG Teen Division). Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)…

nautilus system training!

TrainingJanuary 26, 2023167Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nautilus Training System. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #40 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #41 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972)

the giant killer

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023150Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It was time to push him hard as the next big thing! Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #30 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue…

the big challenge

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023182Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It didn't take much time until both Dan and Lou had Arnold Schwarzenegger in their sights. This open letter from Lou to Arnold is pure…

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Getting Ready for Action

1971 WBBG Contest Report Mr New York

Rick Wayne’s ‘Out of this World’ Chest Routine

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

Lou Ferrigno The Boy Wonder

nautilus system training!

the giant killer

the big challenge

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