Steve Reeves – Vintage Body Building Magazines

A Pictorial Tribute to Steve Reeves

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2025185Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic pictorial of Steve Reeves that presents photo's from the age of 16, 18, 19, 21 and 36. I personally think he looked his best at the tender age of 21 when he won the AAU Mr America. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #44 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #45 - Mr America…

Your Basic Herculean Workout

InterviewsNovember 25, 2024516Views 1Like 0Comments

Steve Reeves shares his training routine and philosophies that helped build his iconic physique. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #30 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #31 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #32 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Steve’s Magic Casts A 20 Year Spell

InterviewsSeptember 12, 2024359Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Steve Reeves 20 years after he won the Mr America Title. Oscar Heidenstam does a great job and gives a first hand account of his time with Steve at the 1948 and 1950 Mr Universe contests Source: Health & Strength (August 1967) Page #7 - Health & Strength (Aug 1967) Page #8…

NABBA’s first big show is a great success

ContestsApril 22, 2024165Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides an overview of the success of the show. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #17 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #18 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950)

How you Chose Mr Universe

ContestsApril 22, 2024178Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides insight into the judging criteria and overall placements of the competitors in each class. The article is by George Walsh the Chairman of Judges for the event. Source: Health…

130 guests at NABBA’s big ‘Get-together’

ContestsApril 22, 2024168Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides and overview and comments from the key participants of the official Mr Universe Dinner. An interesting read. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #23 - Health & Strength…

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

TrainingApril 14, 2024294Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that reveals the methodologies to training arms from some of the greats. Reeves, Park, Scott and Pearl amongst others are discussed in this excellent training article. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #8 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #9 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 -…

A Proud Day for NABBA

ContestsFebruary 6, 2024215Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This is another report from the show! Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #14 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #15 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #16 - Health &…

I meet the ‘Greats’ of bodybuilding

InterviewsFebruary 6, 2024221Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. Here is another article linked to the show! Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #27 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #28 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #29 - Health…

Worlds Greatest Physique Show Ever! 1950 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 28, 2024333Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This is the official contest report from the show! Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #10 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #11 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #12 -…

Worlds Greatest Physique Show – 1950 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 28, 2024270Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This is an excellent pictorial of the contests and competitors. There is also full measurements of the 'Greats" of the competitions. A great 'True" benchmark for any natural bodybuilder to compare to.…

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023242Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Earle Liederman's early encounters with Steve Reeves. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)

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A Pictorial Tribute to Steve Reeves

Your Basic Herculean Workout

Steve’s Magic Casts A 20 Year Spell

NABBA’s first big show is a great success

How you Chose Mr Universe

130 guests at NABBA’s big ‘Get-together’

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

A Proud Day for NABBA

I meet the ‘Greats’ of bodybuilding

Worlds Greatest Physique Show Ever! 1950 NABBA Mr Universe

Worlds Greatest Physique Show – 1950 NABBA Mr Universe

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

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