Rachel McLish – Vintage Body Building Magazines

First Women’s Physique Extravaganza

ContestsJuly 11, 202476Views 0Likes 0Comments

AAU's first female bodybuilding championship (1980 SPA USA Championship) was taken out by Rachel McLish. This is the very historical contest report from the show. Rachel would go on to win the inaugural Mis Olympia later in the year. Source: Muscular Development (August 1980) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Aug 1980) Page #33 - Muscular Development…

The Miss Olympia wasn’t just another competition, it was a Gathering of Goddesses!

ContestsMay 5, 202489Views 0Likes 0Comments

in front of a 1,500 capacity crowd at the Sheraton Ballroom Finland's Kike Elomaa would remain undefeated and take the $10,000 first prize purse and the title of Miss Olympia. Pre-event favorite Rachel McLish, with a smoother and more round physique placed second with Lynn Conkwright third. This is an another excellent contest report. Enjoy!…

Miss Olympia 1981

ContestsApril 28, 2024101Views 0Likes 0Comments

in front of a 1,500 capacity crowd at the Sheraton Ballroom Finland's Kike Elomaa would remain undefeated and take the $10,000 first prize purse and the title of Miss Olympia. Pre-event favorite Rachel McLish, with a smoother and more round physique placed second with Lynn Conkwright third. This is an excellent contest report. Enjoy! Source:…

Energize your Legs!

TrainingApril 27, 2024106Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rachel McLish shares her secrets on how to firm, Strengthen and Shape your legs. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr…

Women of the Olmypia

ContestsMarch 27, 2024134Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1981 Miss Olympia contest was truly exceptional. This article focuses on the top 6 competitors. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #189 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #190 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982)

Cory is Miss and Al’s a Hit in Montreal

ContestsMarch 19, 2024126Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great contest report on the 1984 Miss Olympia and the Men's World Grand Prix Final. Source: Muscle & Co (Mar 1985) Page #12 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #13 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #14 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #15 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page…

Rachel McLish The First Miss Olympia

InterviewsFebruary 17, 2024163Views 0Likes 0Comments

A must read! What a article! A fantastic interview with Rachel McLish undertaken shortly before her Miss Olympia victory. The contents of this interview should be inspirational to any young female keen on a healthy sustainable approach to weight training. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. …

A complete course for men and women beginning weight training

TrainingSeptember 26, 2023172Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that focuses on the first 2 to 3 months of training for every beginner - man or woman. A must read for those new to the iron game. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #64 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #65 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #66 - Muscle &…

Try my Ms. Olympia Shoulder Workout!

TrainingSeptember 8, 2023184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rachel McLish shares her shoulder workout in preparation for the 1980 Miss Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #80 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #81 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #82 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #83 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)

The Ms. Olympia Contest, 1980

ContestsSeptember 8, 2023249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rachel McLish becomes the first "champion of champions' in women's professional bodybuilding. This article by Bill Dobbins gives a great insight into the contest and also provides a wide array of photos from the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #27 - Muscle & Fitness…

Rachel McLish in Australia

InterviewsJuly 5, 2023214Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Rachel McLish which provides a nice overview of her career and background. Rachel was in Australian in August 1983 making a number of guest appearances. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9…

The 1984 Miss Olympia Report

ContestsJune 24, 2023351Views 0Likes 0Comments

1984 MISS OLYMPIA 24 NOVEMBER 1984 Female bodybuilding was starting to move in a different direction. Cory Everson would win the FIRST of SIX Miss Olympia crowns (1984 - 89) in an undefeated career spanning from 1981 to 1989. She had a level of combined conditioning and symmetry that outshone her competition. Rachel McLish, a former 2 time…

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First Women’s Physique Extravaganza

The Miss Olympia wasn’t just another competition, it was a Gathering of Goddesses!

Miss Olympia 1981

Energize your Legs!

Women of the Olmypia

Cory is Miss and Al’s a Hit in Montreal

Rachel McLish The First Miss Olympia

A complete course for men and women beginning weight training

Try my Ms. Olympia Shoulder Workout!

The Ms. Olympia Contest, 1980

Rachel McLish in Australia

The 1984 Miss Olympia Report

a look back at bodybuilding history