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Robby on Pre-Contest Training

TrainingMay 25, 2024189Views1Like0Comments
Robby Robinson gives insight into his preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia.  Robby would go on to win the Heavyweight class before finishing second to Frank Zane for the overall title. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #14 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #15 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #16 - Muscle…

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Back on the Road to Immortality

TrainingApril 1, 2024150Views0Likes0Comments
Robby Robinson provides an insight into his back development training. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA.   Thankyou to Jason for his contribution.   Source: Muscle & Fitness (Aug 83) Page #108 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #109 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #110 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #111 -…

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IFBB Pro World Championship

ContestsApril 1, 2024175Views0Likes0Comments
What a competition!  Mohamed Makkawy would dominate the free posing round to come from behind to win the 1983 IFBB Pro World Championships ahead of Greg DeFerro and Lee Haney (making his professional debut).  The field of 16 boasted no less than 8 Mr America's, 2 Mr internationals and 9 Mr Universe titleholders.   THIS ARTICLE…

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NABBA Universe Honours go to America

ContestsMarch 12, 2024184Views0Likes0Comments
The 1981 NABBA Mr Universe contest report.  Robby Robinson would edge past Dave Johns for the Professional Title.  John Brown would dominate the Amateur competition whilst Jocelyn Pigeonneau would win the Miss Bikini contest.  Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #29 - Bodybuilding…

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Robby’s Refined Leg Routine

TrainingMarch 7, 2024160Views0Likes0Comments
Robby Robinson provides insight into his leg training methodology.  A great read! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA.   Thankyou to Jason for his contribution.   Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980)  Page #54 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #55 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #57 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980)

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Night of the Champions

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024226Views0Likes0Comments
Professional bodybuilding was becoming a reality for the IFBB in  1978.  The Night of the Champions was part of a series of competitions that would later progress to the Grand Prix.  This event was star studded and Robby Robinson would be the ultimate champion on the night.  Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #202 -…

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Gold’s Classic

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024238Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Golds Classic was a spectacular.   The line up was star studded and this contest report is a great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #148 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #149 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #150 - MuscleMag International…

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More Olympia Impressions

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024162Views0Likes0Comments
Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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Watching them Grow

InterviewsJanuary 23, 2024234Views0Likes0Comments
Some early photos of some of the greats before they reached their full potential. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #122 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #123 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #124 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #125 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #126 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #127 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024353Views1Like0Comments
Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown.  Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd.    A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose.  No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

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IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

ContestsDecember 20, 2023275Views0Likes0Comments
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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