Abdominals – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Sculpturing Mr. America Abdominals

TrainingDecember 16, 2024331Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ken Waller recalls the first time he saw Frank Zane train his abdominals. It heightened Ken's attention to this critical body part. Ken outlines his abdominal routine in this must read article. Note: To no ones surprise there is the usual promotion of as many Weider products as humanly possible! Source: Muscle Builder Power (July…

Nubret On Abs

TrainingNovember 3, 2024214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Reeves shares his training routine and philosophies that helped build his iconic physique. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #33 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Here’s My ‘Sock It To Me’ Thursday Training Routine

TrainingOctober 2, 2024185Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva shares his mammoth 'Thursday Routine'. The volume and brutality of his routines are legendary. His sessions were 3 hours in duration and in this one he trains abdominals, legs, chest, back, delts and arms! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #17 - Muscle…

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

TrainingSeptember 29, 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three unique and long exercises are featured this month. The supine Dumbell circles, forward raises with cables and the forward twist bend. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #14 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #15 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

Bodybuilding Hints February 1975

TrainingAugust 6, 2024139Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on jumping with a weight belt, folding leg raises and stretching. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975)

Dennis’ Muscular Waistline

TrainingApril 17, 2024204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennis Tinerino explains how he developed his Abdominals for the 1979 Mr Olympia. Dennis had some of the better abdominal development of the time for a man of his mass. He also provides recommended routines for the beginner, intermediate and advanced trainer. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for…

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

TrainingApril 13, 2024245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Half Sit Up and Half Leg Raise, Rowing Motion while Bent Forward and the One Arm Dumbell Raise while Lying on Side. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Mar 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Mar…

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

TrainingApril 11, 2024149Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Side Bend fir oblique development. Source: Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970)

Fundamentals of the Sit Up

TrainingMarch 29, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

An instructional guide to the mechanics of the Sit-Up. Source: Muscle & Co (May 1985) Page #26 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #27 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985)

The Fine Art of Shaping Your Waist

TrainingMarch 26, 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Forget the Hip Thrusts Lady's. A small, firm waistline keeps a woman young and athletic looking. Learn how with the1981 IFBB Women's World Pr Champion, Lynn Conkwright. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #74 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #75 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #76 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page…

Trimming that waistline

TrainingFebruary 1, 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

One thing about midsection work is that you don't need elaborate equipment. Back in the 80's it was a roman chair sit-up and a sit-up slant board. This is a great article directed at women but works for all. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #74 - Muscle & Fiitness…

Body Building Hints April 1967

TrainingJanuary 10, 2024256Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Dumbell Circles for Deltoids, Circular Leg Rotation for Abdominals and the Double Tricep Extension with Cables. Source: Muscular Development (Issue April 1967) Page #20 - Muscular Development (Issue April 1967) Page #21 - Muscular Development (Issue April 1967)

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Sculpturing Mr. America Abdominals

Nubret On Abs

Here’s My ‘Sock It To Me’ Thursday Training Routine

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

Bodybuilding Hints February 1975

Dennis’ Muscular Waistline

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

Fundamentals of the Sit Up

The Fine Art of Shaping Your Waist

Trimming that waistline

Body Building Hints April 1967

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