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1977 AAU Mr America

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The 1977 AAU Mr America Contest was an extravaganza! A near capacity crowd of 3,500 people were electrified by the performance of all competitors and the guest poser Robby Robinson. Unfortunately, however, there was one sore spot in the event. Serge Nubret who made the trip from Paris as a guest poser was not permitted…

1977 IFBB Canadian Championships

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Roy Callendar takes his first major victory the 1977 CBBF Canadian Championship. This would start off a run of victories and credible performances over the upcoming year. The victory is more noteworthy for the reaction of happiness and emotion Roy showed once claiming the crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #8 - MuscleMag International…

Up & Down the Rack

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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)

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

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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 -…

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

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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…

Mike Mentzer

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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)

Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

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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…

The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

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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…

Muscle firecrackers in Philadelphia

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A comprehensive report on the 1976 AAU Mr America event which includes some incredible color photographs of the event. The judges scorecard has also been included. Short biographies of the key competitors can also be found within the article. Kal Szkalak would win the crown following up from his Mr California victory. Kalman's career would…

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

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A nice article by Australia's Robert Nailon on the history of bodybuilding. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #166 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #167 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #168 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #169 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Increase your bench? I though you would never ask

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A great article on increasing your bench press strength by one of the true bodybuilding strongmen of the 1960's. Chuck Sipes provides a detailed outline of a logical approach to increase your maximum bench press lift. A must read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #196 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #197 -…

So Long Arnold!

InterviewsNovember 14, 2023440Views 0Likes 0Comments

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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1977 AAU Mr America

1977 IFBB Canadian Championships

Up & Down the Rack

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

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

Mike Mentzer

Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

Muscle firecrackers in Philadelphia

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

Increase your bench? I though you would never ask

So Long Arnold!

a look back at bodybuilding history