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Ken Waller – Coverman

InterviewsDecember 19, 2022369Views 0Likes 0Comments

With each publication, Muscular Development provided an overview of the bodybuilder featured on its cover. In June 1971 it was Ken Waller. Up to this point Ken had won The Jr Mr USA, Mr USA, Mr World, NABBA Mr Universe and IFBB Mr America. He would later go on to win the IFBB Mr Universe…

Boyer’s Battle Plan

InterviewsDecember 17, 2022482Views 0Likes 0Comments

With Boyer Coe and others boycotting the 1981 Mr Olympia Boyer had to refocus his competitive spirit. He needed to establish himself as the Number One bodybuilder through other means. He had a fantastic year scoping the large majority of the Grand Prix events. Rick Wayne explains how he did it. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

ContestsDecember 17, 2022531Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year. In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered. Boyer took the prize in Montreal. He was a…

Mr Universe 1961

ContestsDecember 17, 2022472Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1961 in front of a packed crowd Bill Pearl won his second NABBA Mr Universe title (previously winning in 1953), this time as a professional. Earl Maynard from Barbados was also in the competition. Maynard was in great shape but couldn't match one of the greatest bodybuilders of the time in Bill…

Introduction and Goals of this Site

BlogDecember 13, 2022519Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding history is always something that has interested me. Books, novels, and academic papers only provide so much. I think there is no better way to get a feel for what it was all about than through the pages of vintage bodybuilding magazines. As a teenager I was fortunate enough to be given a handful…

Mike Mentzer Q&A Column

InterviewsDecember 13, 2022469Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer a bodybuilding great from the mid 70's to early 80's popularised the 'Heavy Duty Training System'. He had a monthly column in Muscle & Fitness whereby he would answer readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980)

How Bertil Fox Trained Legs

TrainingDecember 12, 2022723Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bertil Fox was one of the most muscled bodybuilders of his time. Rick Wayne explains how Bertil Trains Legs! Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #32 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #33 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #34 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #35 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue…

The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

ContestsDecember 12, 2022526Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1980 Mr Olympia is and will remain the most debated and fascinating bodybuilding contest of all time. It showcased the cream of the golden era bodybuilders (with a few notable exceptions - Robby Robinson, Franco Columbu, Serge Nubret and Kalman Szkalak). Arnold Schwarzenegger won his seventh Mr. Olympia and officially retired from professional bodybuilding. The controversy and…

I’m Hungry for the Big One!

InterviewsDecember 12, 2022529Views 2Likes 0Comments

A great article whereby Roger Walker discusses his entry in the upcoming 1980 Mr. Olympia in Sydney Australia. Roger finished a creditable 6th in a very controversial contest. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980)

History of Mr Australia Contest

ContestsDecember 11, 2022827Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article covering the Mr Australia competition from its inception in 1951 up to 1979. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #22 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #23 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #24 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #25 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #26 -…

Larry Scott

InterviewsDecember 11, 2022598Views 1Like 0Comments

In December 1978 the great Larry Scott graced the shores of Australia to guest pose in the 1978 Mr South Pacific. Larry was 42 at the time and was still in incredible shape. Larry is one of the all time great of bodybuilding and took out the 1st Mr Olympia title. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 -…

John Terilli’s First Competition

InterviewsDecember 11, 2022787Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article where John Terilli recaps his very first competitions and the time he first saw Arnold Schwarenegger. John Terilli was arguably one of Australia's all time greats of bodybuilding. In the 1983 Grand Prix in Las Vagas John pushed Lee Haney all the way finishing a close 2nd to the future great. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5…

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Ken Waller – Coverman

Boyer’s Battle Plan

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

Mr Universe 1961

Introduction and Goals of this Site

Mike Mentzer Q&A Column

How Bertil Fox Trained Legs

The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

I’m Hungry for the Big One!

History of Mr Australia Contest

Larry Scott

John Terilli’s First Competition

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