Silver Era – Page 2 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Terry Robinson keeps Punching through life!

InterviewsMarch 31, 2024153Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on Silver Era bodybuilder Terry Robinson. It fascinating to read about the life and times of these early bodybuilders. Terry's path was full of hardship (which he overcome) and opportunities (that he took). A fantastic read. Terry became a trainer to the stars, which included Clark Gable and Maria Lanza. He live…

Legs Need Hard Work

TrainingMarch 30, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Sansone gives a overview of his leg training philosophy Source: Strength & Health (Issue June1959) Page #34 - Strength & Health (Issue June 1959) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Issue June 1959) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue June 1959)

Meet Sam Martin

InterviewsMarch 30, 2024276Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on Silver Era bodybuilder Sam Martin. At the time of the interview Sam had won the 1957 Mr Muscle Beach and had finished 9th in the 1958 AAU Mr America behind Sam Sansone. Source: Strength & Health (Issue June 1959) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Juene 1959) Page #17 - Strength…

Which is the Best Training System?

TrainingMarch 30, 2024284Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent John Grimek article on the merits of different training systems. He clearly illustrates that there is no one system that rates over all others and through trial and error you will find what fits best for you. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1958) Page #36 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958) Page #37…

1958 Mr America Contest

ContestsMarch 30, 2024214Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1958 AAU Mr America. Tom Sansone would win both the overall and most muscular title. Other notables in the event were Vern Weaver (7th), Ray Routledge (8th) and Chuck Sipes (9th). Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1958) Page #18 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958) Page #62 - Strength &…

Outdoor Exercise is Fun

TrainingMarch 29, 2024188Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on outdoor training in 1958. Ron Lacy demonstrates a number of exercises with Judi Damron Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1958) Page #34 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958) Page #35 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958)

History of Bodybuilding

InterviewsMarch 8, 2024129Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on physical culturist Bernard MacFadden. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9) Page #18 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9)

A Super Forearm Builder

TrainingMarch 7, 2024235Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a much neglected body part. Learn how to build your forearms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 40 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 41 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 50 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 58 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 59 (Muscular Development Issue…

BodyBuilding Hints June 1972

TrainingFebruary 21, 2024185Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Jumping While Holding Weights, Good Morning Exercise, Alternate Forward Raises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jun 1972) Page 12 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972) Page 13 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024266Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a much neglected bodybuilding exercises for expanding the ribcage. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 50 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 51 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024170Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Straddle Hop with Barbell for calve development. Source: Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970)

A Speedy Chest Course

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024186Views 0Likes 0Comments

Put 3 inches in your chest in 1 month! Read this article to speedily add inches to your chest. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 27 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 63 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 64 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

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Terry Robinson keeps Punching through life!

Legs Need Hard Work

Meet Sam Martin

Which is the Best Training System?

1958 Mr America Contest

Outdoor Exercise is Fun

History of Bodybuilding

A Super Forearm Builder

BodyBuilding Hints June 1972

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

A Speedy Chest Course

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