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The Day Paris was Burning

The newly formed World Amateur Body Building Association (WABBA) was created by Serge Nubret.  It first major event was run in Paris in 1977. 'The World Championships' would determine both a amateur and professional winner.  Ahmet Enunlu would win the overall amateur title whilst Sergio Oliva would claim the professional title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual…

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1977 AAU Mr America

The 1977 AAU Mr America Contest was an extravaganza! A near capacity crowd of 3,500 people were electrified by the performance of all competitors and the guest poser Robby Robinson.  Unfortunately, however, there was one sore spot in the event. Serge Nubret who made the trip from Paris as a guest poser was not permitted…

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The Columbus Diary

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia.  A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

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the mechanics of the squat

The Squat.  Maybe the greatest and most important exercise there is.  Definitely key to mass and power. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #92 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #93 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #94 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #95 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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