Silver Era – Page 9 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023353Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva was the leading bodybuilder of the late 1960's. Following is a great article on his Monday Training Routine Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #28 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #29 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #30 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page…

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

TrainingJanuary 29, 2023245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968. Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #62 - Muscle Builder /…

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

TrainingJanuary 9, 2023339Views 0Likes 0Comments

The V-Taper was a must in the Silver Era of Bodybuilding. Broad Shoulders and a wide back that tapered into a narrow torso was a feature of all bodybuilders of the time. Here a number of the Weider Champions demonstrate the key exercises of the time. Source: Mr America (Issue Sep 1962) Page #22 - Mr America…

drugs are not needed for bigger muscles

InterviewsJanuary 5, 2023236Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article for the younger reader. All time great John Grimek gives his views on Steroids back in 1967. John references himself and Reg Park as leading musclemen of the time that built there exceptional physiques without any assistance from the needle. Bottom line is good old fashion muscle building methods with plenty of…

secrets of the champions

InterviewsJanuary 5, 2023249Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article. What are the Secrets of the Champions? There are no secrets they use the same exercises as you and me. It passion and consistency. See what Arnold Schwarzenegger, Reg Park, Larry Scott amongst other have to say on the topic in 1967. Source: Health & Strength (Issue Jul 1967) Page #26 -…

build herculean arms with a super-speed tri-set blitz says leroy colbert

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023384Views 0Likes 0Comments

Leroy Colbert was a competitive bodybuilder of the 1950's. He was renowned for his incredible upper body development. This is his arm routine. Source: Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #18 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #19 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #20 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #38 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb…

rick wayne’s 20″ arm routine

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023741Views 0Likes 0Comments

Before Rick Wayne was a lead writer for Weider Magazines he was a leading bodybuilder. This is his Arm routine from the early 1960's Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #16 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #17 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #75 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)

exercise of the month February 1961. the introduction of the leg extension

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023205Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Leg Extension is now a staple piece of equipment in every gym. It origin's date back to the late 1950's / early 1960's. Source: Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #50 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #45 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961)

steve reno — california adonis

InterviewsDecember 31, 2022967Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Reno was one of the lesser know bodybuilding stars of the Siver Era. He was the winner of the 1968 'Mr Venice Beach'. He had an excellent well balanced physique with great proportions. This article lets us know a bit more about him and also provides some insight into his training routine. Source: IronMan (Issue…

dickerson wins mr.usa. title

ContestsDecember 31, 2022199Views 0Likes 0Comments

1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win this very prestigious title. He was a clear winner from Boyer Coe. Steve Reno and Ken Waller were other notable competitors. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

ContestsDecember 31, 2022221Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1968 NABBA Mr Universe was a historical bodybuilding event for multiple reasons. Arnold Schwarzenegger wins his 1st professional title. Franco Columbu wins the most muscular award in the amateur competition and Dennis Tinerino wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #35 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #36 -…

Mr.Universe of 1957

ContestsDecember 30, 2022257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash Report of 1957 NABBA Mr Universe from the London Coliseum. Source: IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #43 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958)

Tag: Silver Era

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

drugs are not needed for bigger muscles

secrets of the champions

build herculean arms with a super-speed tri-set blitz says leroy colbert

rick wayne’s 20″ arm routine

exercise of the month February 1961. the introduction of the leg extension

steve reno — california adonis

dickerson wins mr.usa. title

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

Mr.Universe of 1957

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