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He dreamed of 19″ arms and got ’em!

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The story of John Robinson and how he put on 100 lbs of muscle whilst building his arms to an impressive 19 1/2". Source: Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 30 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 31 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 48 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 49 - Muscular Development (January 1964)

Broad Shoulders and how to build them

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Broad shoulders are the mark of a man! This article provides guidance on how to develop a pair of shoulders as broad as a barn door. Source: Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 32 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 33 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 34 - Muscular Development (January 1964) Page 35 - Muscular Development (January…

Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N1)

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It's 1981 and Robert Nailon brings us all the news from Australia and abroad. Some very interesting reading! Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 41 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 42 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 43…

Man Behind the Title Joseph Camilleri

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An excellent feature on Joseph Camilleri. Joseph was a hight level national bodybuilder in Britain during the late 1960's and early 1970's. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (V2 N1 June 1970) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (V2 N1 June 1970) Page #33 - Peak Muscle Maker (V2 N1 June 1970) Page #34 - Peak Muscle Maker (V2…

You Can Build a Titanic Torso and the Trimmest Waist with this Scientific Weider Routine

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Mr France Tony Bortoli tells us how with this new Weider plan you can have both a massive upper and lower body and a trim midsection to match, without sacrificing one for the other. A high protein diet combined with the Weider Training Principles is the key to success! Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page…

IFBB Mr and Miss NSW 1981

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A Contest Report on the IFBB 1981 NSW titles. George Costa would proved too good and win the Open Mens title whilst Sue-Ellen McElvey would win the female crown. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 14 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 15 -…

What’s New in the Sunshine State (V2 N1)

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All the news from Queensland's bodybuilding scene from 1981. This month the focus is on George John's move to the Gold Coast to open his new gym at Burleigh Heads. The editorial also has an excellent shot of a young Sammy Ioannidis on his visit to Surfers Paradise. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Ramblin’ Thru Muscledom (April 1967)

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A great recap of contests and gossip from around the bodybuilding world. Source: Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #30 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #31 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #33 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #52 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #54…

Muscle by Muscle Trapezius

TrainingSeptember 30, 202566Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Dennis provides guidance for the development of the trapezius for an impressive finishing touch to the upper body. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12)

The history of Bodybuilding – The First Contest

ContestsSeptember 29, 202590Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on what is universally accepted as the "First Body Building Contest". It was promoted by Eugen Sandow and took place on September 14 in 1901 at Albert Hall in London. 15,000 spectators witnessed the event. The Bronze Statue (3rd place prize) from the event would be donated and reappear as the first…

Muscle Action (V1 N12)

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Correspondence from around the world from notables in the Iron Game. This month Wag and Dianne receive a letter from Peary Rader amongst others. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #5 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #6 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #12 - Peak Muscle…

Man Behind the Title Mister Sweden Ehrling Wahlgren

InterviewsSeptember 28, 202572Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great introduction to Swedish Bodybuilder Ehrling Wahlgren shortly after his 1970 National title win. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12)

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He dreamed of 19″ arms and got ’em!

Broad Shoulders and how to build them

Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N1)

Man Behind the Title Joseph Camilleri

You Can Build a Titanic Torso and the Trimmest Waist with this Scientific Weider Routine

IFBB Mr and Miss NSW 1981

What’s New in the Sunshine State (V2 N1)

Ramblin’ Thru Muscledom (April 1967)

Muscle by Muscle Trapezius

The history of Bodybuilding – The First Contest

Muscle Action (V1 N12)

Man Behind the Title Mister Sweden Ehrling Wahlgren

a look back at bodybuilding history