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The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023509Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on the 1946 Mr America Alan Stephan. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #12 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #13 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #14 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #15 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #28 - Strength & Health…

When Milo Challenged Sandow

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023344Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Luigi Borra's (Milo) strength challenge to Eugen Sandow. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1943) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1943)

Jules Bacon ‘Mr America’ 1943

ContestsSeptember 30, 2023596Views 0Likes 0Comments

After rather a close contest, Jules Bacon, of the York Barbell Club, was selected as the 1943 "Mr. America". Dan Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated and WBBG fame) would finish second to Jules Bacon. This is a great article covering the event. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1943) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Issue…

“Barbelles ” August 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023347Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #19 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #28 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #29 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946)

“Barbelles ” April 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023293Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue April 1946) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #38 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946)

She Chat! Oh it’s Blossom Time!

TrainingSeptember 29, 2023358Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett had a regular column in Peak Muscle Maker focused on women's bodybuilding. This edition focuses on building a fuller bust through weight training. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #27 - Peak…

Drive or Potential? The essential Champion Ingredient

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2023342Views 0Likes 0Comments

Drive or Potential? You can have all the so called potential in the world but without drive and determination you will not be your best. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #7 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #9 - Peak…

Lester Baynes

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2023486Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on little known English Bodybuilder Lester Baynes. From the photo's it can be seen that Lester had an impressive physique. At the time of the article in 1970 Lester was 34 years old. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #20 -…

Streamline the legs with Muscles

TrainingSeptember 29, 2023416Views 0Likes 0Comments

Early 1980's Australian Bodybuilder Debbie Pozingis reveals how she built and shaped her legs. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #26 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #27 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #28 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Attention Beginners: DO it Right or Suffer later

TrainingSeptember 29, 2023413Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice little article directed at beginners to bodybuilding. It emphasizes the importance of following a well balanced routine covering all muscle groups. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #13 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Michael O’mara

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2023366Views 0Likes 0Comments

Michael O'mara an up-and-coming bodybuilder out of Western Australia provides a sample of his training and diet protocols. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #14 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #15 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Pow! Keith Ellis KO’s the field to take the ‘Mr Victoria’

ContestsSeptember 29, 2023594Views 0Likes 0Comments

Keith Ellis with outshone his rivals to take the 1983 Mr Victoria title. Keith presented a balance of mass, definition and proportions to secure victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #8 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #9 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

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The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

When Milo Challenged Sandow

Jules Bacon ‘Mr America’ 1943

“Barbelles ” August 1946

“Barbelles ” April 1946

She Chat! Oh it’s Blossom Time!

Drive or Potential? The essential Champion Ingredient

Lester Baynes

Streamline the legs with Muscles

Attention Beginners: DO it Right or Suffer later

Michael O’mara

Pow! Keith Ellis KO’s the field to take the ‘Mr Victoria’

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