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Tony Emmott Training Routine

Australian Bodybuilding Legend Peter McCarthy owner of Australia's famous Findlay's Gymnasium had the opportunity to train with Tony Emmott during his 1979 tour of Australia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #26 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #27 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #28 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3…

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More Olympia Impressions

Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown.  Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd.    A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose.  No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

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Mr Universe Tony Emmott

In this article Tony Emmott gives exact details of his training and diet to win the 1977 NABBA Mr Universe.  He beat some of the strongest competition in the form of Serge Nubret, Warren Fredericks, Steve Davis and Don Ross. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #170 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #171 - MuscleMag…

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NABBA Universe 1977

The 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe Contest (amateur and professional) provided some exciting competition. For the first time since 1957, both contests were won by British entries.  Bertil Fox won the amateur event.  In the Pros, Tony Emmott edged Serge Nubret of France out of 1st place by one point. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page…

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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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The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

After a fall out with the IFBB in 1975 Serge Nubret would compete in and win the 1976 NABBA Pro Universe.   The amateur event would be dominated by two Japanese competitors Shigeru Sugita and Kozo Sudo.   Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #174 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #175 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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The WBBG Super Show New York

The first annual Mr Olympus title.  Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia.  Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition.  Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #80 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #81 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #112 -…

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