Shoulders – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Majestic Muscle

TrainingDecember 5, 202446Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman offers instructional advise on building the trapezius muscle. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #24 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #25 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #67 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #68 - Muscular Development (December 1980)

“The Weider Rotation Principle Builds Gaint-Sized Shoulders And A Herculean Upper Back – Fast”

TrainingOctober 6, 2024121Views 0Likes 0Comments

The focus of this article is the "Weider Rotation System". It literally "shocks" stubborn muscles into growth! Lofty claims from Joe and the Gang, enjoy the read and decide for yourself. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #28 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #29 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #52 - Mr America (March 1961) Page…

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

TrainingOctober 2, 2024131Views 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…

Advanced Shoulder Training

TrainingSeptember 30, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Australia, Graeme Lancefield shares his shoulder routine. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #16 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #17 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #18 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #19 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971)

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

TrainingSeptember 29, 2024141Views 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)

Zane’s Unit Training for Delts

TrainingSeptember 4, 2024212Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane provides the deltoid routine that lead to the vast improvement of his shoulders. Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #12 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #13 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #14 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #15 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #57 - Muscle Builder Power…

Bodybuilding Hints February 1981

TrainingSeptember 2, 202475Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the good morning lower back exercise and a deltoid strengthener. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #15 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981)

Denny & Robby – Training Partners – Blasting Arms and Deltoids

TrainingAugust 15, 2024140Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennie Gable & Robby Robinson where training partners in the mid-70's. Here is their shoulders and arms workout. Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #9 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #10 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #11 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #63 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1976) Page #70…

Thick, Powerful Deltoids, The Mark of an Athlete

TrainingJuly 26, 2024119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman gives advice on developing excellent shoulders! Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #42 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #43 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #59 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979)

Bodybuilding Hints October 1979

TrainingJuly 25, 2024109Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on Chinning for Lats and Arms and Exercises for Melon Size Deltoids! Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #79 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979)

Exercise of the Month Aug 1980

TrainingJuly 11, 2024112Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Exercise of the Month". This month focuses on the Pull up Behind the Back for shoulder and arm development. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1980) Page #13 - Muscular Development (Aug 1980) Page #54 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970)

BodyBuilding Hints November 1973

TrainingJuly 2, 2024160Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Alternate Dumbells Press on Bench, Head Raise with Headstrap while Kneeling on Bench and Side Raise while Lying on Incline Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Nov 1973) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Nov 1973) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Nov 1973)

Tag: Shoulders

The Majestic Muscle

“The Weider Rotation Principle Builds Gaint-Sized Shoulders And A Herculean Upper Back – Fast”

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

Advanced Shoulder Training

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

Zane’s Unit Training for Delts

Bodybuilding Hints February 1981

Denny & Robby – Training Partners – Blasting Arms and Deltoids

Thick, Powerful Deltoids, The Mark of an Athlete

Bodybuilding Hints October 1979

Exercise of the Month Aug 1980

BodyBuilding Hints November 1973

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