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Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

ContestsDecember 31, 2022326Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1968 NABBA Mr Universe was a historical bodybuilding event for multiple reasons. Arnold Schwarzenegger wins his 1st professional title. Franco Columbu wins the most muscular award in the amateur competition and Dennis Tinerino wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #35 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #36 -…

Mr.Universe of 1957

ContestsDecember 30, 2022340Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash Report of 1957 NABBA Mr Universe from the London Coliseum. Source: IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #43 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958)

Jack delinger the modern hercules

InterviewsDecember 30, 2022686Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jack Delinger was one of the leading bodybuilders of the 1950's. After winning the AAU Mr America in 1949 he solidified his greatness by winning the NABBA Pro Universe in 1956 beating Bill Pearl in the process. This is a great article from 1958. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #9…

the mechanics of the squat

TrainingDecember 26, 2022423Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Squat. Maybe the greatest and most important exercise there is. Definitely key to mass and power. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #92 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #93 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #94 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #95 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page…

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

InterviewsDecember 26, 2022588Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had a career that spanned decades. Longevity was a key element to his success. Enjoy the article. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #112 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #113 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #114 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981)

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

ContestsDecember 26, 2022426Views 0Likes 0Comments

The FINAL instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read the first three before this. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

what really happened at the olympia?

ContestsDecember 24, 2022338Views 0Likes 0Comments

Conspiracy? Political Manipulation? Contest or Set-up? Hot on the heals of the highly disputed victory by Arnold in the 1980 Mr Olympia in Sydney Australia. Resulting in the boycott of a number of the favored bodybuilders from this event including Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer and Boyer Coe. Franco Columbu followed Arnolds suit and came out…

an exclusive, explosive interview with ed giuliani

InterviewsDecember 24, 2022495Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great interview with Ed Giuliani at the backend of his career. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #35 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #36 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #37 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #38 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #57 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #58 - Muscle Up…

MISS OLYMPIA 1980

ContestsDecember 22, 2022318Views 0Likes 0Comments

In August 1980 the inaugural Miss Olympia was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia (USA). Rachel McLish took the title and the $5000 prizemoney. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF1 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF2 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #39 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #40 - Muscle Up (Issue…

Mr Universe 1964

ContestsDecember 21, 2022488Views 0Likes 0Comments

Earl Maynard won the 1964 NABBA Pro Universe. A year later he was one of 3 competitors vying for the inaugural Mr Olympia title alongside Harold Poole and Larry Scott. Note that a young Serge Nubret would finish second to Earl in the Tall Man height class. Source: IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #16 - IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #17 -…

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

ContestsDecember 21, 2022458Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article on Earl Maynard. Earl was one of the premier bodybuilders of the mid 1960s. Earl won the 1964 NABBA Pro Universe. A year later he was one of 3 competitors vying for the inaugural Mr Olympia title alongside Harold Poole and Larry Scott. Source: IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #9 -…

Scott and Poole Win Titles

ContestsDecember 21, 2022300Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1964 Larry Scott and Harold Poole were amongst the dominant bodybuilders of the era. Larry took out the IFBB Mr Universe whilst Harold went on to win the IFBB Mr America. The events were held on the same night in front of a capacity crowd of 2,500 fans. Both these men would go on to battle…

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Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

Mr.Universe of 1957

Jack delinger the modern hercules

the mechanics of the squat

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

what really happened at the olympia?

an exclusive, explosive interview with ed giuliani

MISS OLYMPIA 1980

Mr Universe 1964

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

Scott and Poole Win Titles

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