Silver Era – Page 6 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Buffalo Hercules

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A great article from 1949 that focuses on the new Bodybuilding sensation Melvin Wells. He had one of the most phenomenal physiques of his era. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #9 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #41 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949)

Are there any new exercise

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A great article from 1949 that focuses on York training techniques. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #26 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #27 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #31 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #34 -…

Perform The Exercises….Steadily and Correctly

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A great article from 1949 that focuses on technique and tempo. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #23 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #37 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949)

Muscle Beach of the East Coast

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A great article from 1949. The athletes of the East Coast "Muscle Beach" performed stunts in their beach exhibitions that were of professional caliber. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #19 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949)

BodyBuilding Hints September 1971

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Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Dips between Boxes, the One Arm Curl on the Adjusto-Cline (Incline) Bench and the Thigh Extension on the Leg Extension Machine. Note The exceptional artwork by Gilbert III. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Sep 1971) Page 13 (Muscular Development Issue Sep 1971) …

BodyBuilding Hints September 1970

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Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Forward Bend with Barbell, the High Pull-Up without Split and the Straight Arm Pull-Over on Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Sep 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Sep 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Sep 1970)

Chest development exercises

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1949 Mr America Jack Delinger shares is chest routine Source: Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #14 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)

some training problems…..

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This article shares the training routines of the bodybuilding superstars of the day. Reeves, Ross, Eiferman and more. Interesting read. Source: Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #12 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #13 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #43 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949)

Who said the weaker Sex?

InterviewsMay 17, 2023290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman was keen to introduce the benefits of strength training for women. This article has an early photo of Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. A must read! Source: Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #48 - Strength & Health…

The Story of the York Barbell Club

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A great read from the penmanship of Bob Hoffman. Source: Strength & Health (Issue March 1946) Page #12 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #34 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page…

The Man on the Cover – Bob McCune

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A great article on Bob McCune. Bob competed between 1947 to 1949. His last competition being the 1949 Mr America. Source: Strength & Health (Issue November 1949) Page #9 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #37 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)

“Barbelles ” November 1949

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"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue November 1949) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)

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The Buffalo Hercules

Are there any new exercise

Perform The Exercises….Steadily and Correctly

Muscle Beach of the East Coast

BodyBuilding Hints September 1971

BodyBuilding Hints September 1970

Chest development exercises

some training problems…..

Who said the weaker Sex?

The Story of the York Barbell Club

The Man on the Cover – Bob McCune

“Barbelles ” November 1949

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