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Up & Down the Rack

An excellent method of training that should be incorporated periodically into your training.   Here is all you need to know about 'Up and Down the Rack' training. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #22 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #23 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

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There once was a horny caterpillar that grew up into a great beautiful butterfly. And his name was……

There is nothing like a Rick Wayne article.  An excellent writer who was right in the thick of it.  Here is a 1977 piece he wrote on Arnold Schwarzenegger  Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #42 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #44 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #45 -…

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IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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Mike Mentzer

A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

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Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

A reprint of Laurel Delp's article on bodybuilding in The Soho Weekly News, New York. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #34 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #35 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #36 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #37 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #38 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

After a fall out with the IFBB in 1975 Serge Nubret would compete in and win the 1976 NABBA Pro Universe.   The amateur event would be dominated by two Japanese competitors Shigeru Sugita and Kozo Sudo.   Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #174 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #175 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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So Long Arnold!

At 28 years old the 'Austrian Oak' has retured from bodybuilding competition.  Obviously, he would return in 1980.  But this was still to come.  A great interview for all to read! Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #102 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #103 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #104 - MuscleMag…

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The AAU Delmarva

The AAU Delmarva is a bodybuilding and bench press competition held on the banks of Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Maryland.  All competitions are held on the grasses of the banks in the open sunshine.  It was an annual event in the 1970's and this article cover the 1976 event.  Jan Novak would take the Mr Delmarva…

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