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)
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A great article from 1949 that focuses on York training techniques. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949)
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A great article from 1949 that focuses on technique and tempo. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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1949 Mr America Jack Delinger shares is chest routine Source: Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)
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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)
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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)
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A great read from the penmanship of Bob Hoffman.
Source: Strength & Health (Issue March 1946)
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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)
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"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue November 1949)
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