Arms – Vintage Body Building Magazines

How Doug Strohl Built 19″ Arms

TrainingApril 18, 202595Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great arm training article that features Doug Strohl. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #18 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #19 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #51 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #52 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

TrainingApril 11, 2025163Views 1Like 0Comments

There have never been forearms like Casey's. Here's the lowdown on how he "Weiderized" them. "Almost from the time I first became interested in bodybuilding, I've been impressed with excellent forearm development. As a result, I've consistently emphasised forearm work in my training." - Casey Viator Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #66 -…

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

TrainingMarch 27, 2025225Views 1Like 0Comments

Rick Wayne pens one of his earlier articles and provides us with an instructional article outlining a routine to build a set of impressive arms. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #22 -…

Triceps

TrainingMarch 22, 2025182Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Walsh provides some insight into triceps training. The article also contains some excellent shots of Al Beckles training the body part. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #11 - Peak…

Astronomical Arms

TrainingMarch 11, 2025263Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent article on the evolution of arm size. In the 1940's a 14" arm would win a national title, the the 1950's an arm of 16" was considered 'out of this world'. However, by the late 1960's a new breed of bodybuilder beefed up the arm size to exceed 20"!. Leading the gang were…

Look for 22″ Muscular Arms… Soon Says Leroy Colbert

TrainingMarch 11, 2025213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another article whereby Joe Weider takes an established star and makes wild claims that credit one of his 'Weider System Techniques' for their success. This time its the magnificent Leroy Colbert. Leroy goes to great lengths to credit Joe for the development of his exceptional arm! Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #20 - Muscle…

How to Get and Measure The Biggest Arms

TrainingFebruary 28, 2025195Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early article on arm development by 1955 NABBA Professional Mr Universe Leo Robert. Source: Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #18 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #19 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #40 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #41 - Muscle Power (September 1958)

My Hulking 23+ Arm Workout

TrainingFebruary 15, 2025122Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno gives us the run down on his arm training and also hints at a possible return to competition at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #34 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #35 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #36 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #37 -…

Big Arms

TrainingJanuary 28, 2025135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stan Chisnell provides the secrets for building massive arms. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #15 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

TrainingJanuary 20, 2025286Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares the time he trained back and biceps with Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page…

Re-Checking The Weider Flushing Principle…And How Franco Columbu Uses It To Bomb His Arms!

TrainingJanuary 11, 2025229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Insight into the Weider Flushing System and how it can benefit your training. Franco explains how he uses it to bomb his arms into growth! Something to give a try. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1975) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #62 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #63 - Muscle Builder…

Jusup Wilcosz The Gentle Giant

TrainingDecember 30, 2024304Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund brings to life a chest and tricep training session of Jusup Wilcosz. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #36 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #93 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Tag: Arms

How Doug Strohl Built 19″ Arms

How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

Triceps

Astronomical Arms

Look for 22″ Muscular Arms… Soon Says Leroy Colbert

How to Get and Measure The Biggest Arms

My Hulking 23+ Arm Workout

Big Arms

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

Re-Checking The Weider Flushing Principle…And How Franco Columbu Uses It To Bomb His Arms!

Jusup Wilcosz The Gentle Giant

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