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1976 AFAB / IFBB Contests

A number of Flash Reports covering 1976 AFAB competitions. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #26 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #27 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #28 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #29 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #30 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

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1976 Mr Olympia

The 1976 Mr Olympia sees Frank Columbu win the first of two Mr Olympia crowns.  He outpointed Frank Zane by 1 point to take the victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #4 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #5 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #6 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #7…

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Arnold in Erie

On the 23rd February 1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted a bodybuilding clinic in Erie Pennsylvania.   After some demonstrations and posing he addressed some questions on Training, Steroids,  Food Supplements, Joe Weider, Nautilus Equipment, Strength and other well know physique men of the time.  A great read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #107 - MuscleMag…

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strength training for women

In 1975 Ellington Darden wrote an article on strength training for women.  He would go on to author many books on the subject. This article is a gem and still hold true today. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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PBBA Pr Mr Universe and Pro Mr USA

Chris Devin's PBBA Pro Mr Universe and Pro Mr USA attached some big names.  Boyer Coe would outgun Chris Dickerson for the Mr Universe title.  WHilst Ralph Kroger won the Mr USA title.  Dave Draper would appear as the guest poser. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #59 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #60…

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Muscle in the Garden

Madison Square Garden, September 27, 1975 hosted the AABA Mr USA and IFBB Mr World competitions.  Danny Padilla would take the Mr America title whilst Robby Robinson won the Mr World.  Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #84 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #85 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #86 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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Kuehn Takes Mr North America Title

Kent Kuehn a 12 year veteran wins his biggest title to date when he overpowered a field of eighteen other bodybuilders to with the AABA - AAU Mr North America. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #54 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #55 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #176 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa.  150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries.  This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #136 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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eye Witness Results IFBB Show

Muscular giants from all of the United States -- the best built amateur bodybuilder's in the country -- clashed in a mammoth battle of muscle and might on July 19, 1975, at the Los Angeles Embassy Auditorium. Sensational Robin Robinson, in his first IFBB appearance, became the new American Bodybuilding Champion as he convincingly outscored…

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