Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Forward Bend with Barbell, the High Pull-Up without Split and the Straight Arm Pull-Over on Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Sep 1970)
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On the 23rd February 1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted a bodybuilding clinic in Erie Pennsylvania. After some demonstrations and posing he addressed some questions on Training, Steroids, Food Supplements, Joe Weider, Nautilus Equipment, Strength and other well know physique men of the time. A great read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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This article shares the training routines of the bodybuilding superstars of the day. Reeves, Ross, Eiferman and more. Interesting read. Source: Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949)
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In 1975 Ellington Darden wrote an article on strength training for women. He would go on to author many books on the subject. This article is a gem and still hold true today.
Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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A nice infomercial for the for the Patented York Stirrups. Source: Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1940)
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An excellent article based on Mike Mentzer's 'Heavy Duty' or 'High-Intensity' training methods. It touches on training to failure, Pre-fatigue methods, peak contraction, forced reps, negative reps and rest-pause lifting. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980)
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Great article on Casey Viator from the March 1972 addition of Muscular Development.
Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA.
In this article he outlines how he trained and ate during this period. …
Vince Gironda was know as the 'Iron Guru' and introduced a number of routines and diets that have been recycled in different forms over the years. This is his 10-10-10 principal. Pick 10 exercises to work the whole body and do 10 sets of each exercise for 10 reps per set. I had a crack…
Sergio Oliva was the leading bodybuilder of the late 1960's. Following is a great article on his Monday Training Routine
Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968
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Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968.
Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968
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The Nautilus Training System. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972)
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Great article on Training Frequency (Overtraining). I think it is almost impossible for the non competitive bodybuilder to overtrain if they are paying appropriate attention to their diet, sleep patterns and stress levels. People give themselves too much credit on how hard they train. If you pay attention to your body and adjust training intensity…