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Traps

TrainingDecember 16, 2023107Views 0Likes 0Comments

To achieve a finished look to the back, proper development of the trapezius is essential. This article my help with this often overlooked and misunderstood muscle group. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #19 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #20 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Body Building Hints February 1967

TrainingNovember 30, 2023129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Leverage Rowing Motion with Barbell, Straight Arm Pull-down on Lat -machine and the Swing-Back under Doorway Gym. Note the exceptional artwork by Gilbert III. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #10 - Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Issue…

Reg Park’s Back Routine

TrainingNovember 26, 2023150Views 0Likes 0Comments

He is a article on the program Reg used to build up his back for the 1965 Mr Universe contest. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

New Ways to Shock the Lats and other Muscles into Growth

TrainingAugust 25, 2023148Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince's Corner. Great article on back training. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 33 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 68 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968)

Casey’s Back – How I Built It

TrainingApril 19, 2023200Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator shares his back routine in preparation for the 1979 Canada Cup. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #16 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #17 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #19 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980)

back specialization is a must

TrainingMarch 9, 2023145Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article from the IronMan team focused on Back Specialization (lower back, back and shoulders) through a series of supersets. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #25 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

TrainingMarch 8, 2023716Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Grimek provides some insight into the Stiff Legged Deadlift. Surprisingly the focus of the exercise in this article is on lower back development and not hamstrings. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 17 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) Page 47 Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971)

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

TrainingJanuary 9, 2023262Views 0Likes 0Comments

The V-Taper was a must in the Silver Era of Bodybuilding. Broad Shoulders and a wide back that tapered into a narrow torso was a feature of all bodybuilders of the time. Here a number of the Weider Champions demonstrate the key exercises of the time. Source: Mr America (Issue Sep 1962) Page #22 - Mr America…

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Traps

Body Building Hints February 1967

Reg Park’s Back Routine

New Ways to Shock the Lats and other Muscles into Growth

Casey’s Back – How I Built It

back specialization is a must

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

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