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back specialization is a must

TrainingMarch 9, 2023403Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article from the IronMan team focused on Back Specialization (lower back, back and shoulders) through a series of supersets. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #25 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)

Mr Universe contest 1970

ContestsMarch 8, 2023610Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version. This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging. A must read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

TrainingMarch 8, 2023618Views 0Likes 0Comments

Big Lou Ferrigno gives out some advise on shoulder development and training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #20 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #21 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

TrainingMarch 8, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

John Grimek provides some insight into the Stiff Legged Deadlift. Surprisingly the focus of the exercise in this article is on lower back development and not hamstrings. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 17 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) Page 47 Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971)

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

ContestsMarch 7, 2023600Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #12 -…

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023596Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robby Robinson had his sights set on the 1977 Mr Olympia. He was the ultimate professional. He trained year round and always had a well balance diet. Robby would ultimately finish second in the event to Frank Zane. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #27 - Muscle &…

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023629Views 0Likes 0Comments

After trying his luck with the New York Jets in 1976. Lou Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding and has once again placed his focus on the Mr Olympia. Lou spend the majority of the year training under the guidance of Vince Gironda. Unfortunately, Lou would not compete in the 1977 Mr Olympia, instead taking up a…

thanks for the tip arnold

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023418Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ken Waller discusses his new focus for training in preparation for the 1977 Mr Olympia. Previously Ken would only put in the required effort closer to competition. In 1977 he had a greater focus. Ken would finish second to Robby Robinson in the heavyweight class and fifth overall to Frank Zane at the event. Source: Muscle…

there’s no end to calve development by frank zane

TrainingFebruary 23, 2023780Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane trains calves. Frank Zane explains his training and methodology behind his calve training in participation for the 1976 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #35 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #36 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #37 - Muscle &…

Roger walker Australia’s olympian

InterviewsFebruary 22, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview with Roger Walker. Roger gives a brief overview of his competitive history and training methods. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No. 9) Page #23 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #24 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #25 - Paul Graham's Australasian…

mr olympia contests, 1980 backstage

ContestsFebruary 21, 2023807Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia. BACKSTAGE! From the pages of 1980 Mr Olympia promoter Paul Graham's magazine. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No. 9) Page #19 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #20 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #21 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

john terilli – best in australia 1980

ContestsFebruary 20, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Best in Australia The Best in Australia Contest was held at the Sydney Opera House as part of the 1980 Mr Olympia show. A 21 year old John Terilli took the event with a physique that would not looked out of place in the Olympia line-up later in the evening. We rank John's physique as one of…

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back specialization is a must

Mr Universe contest 1970

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

thanks for the tip arnold

there’s no end to calve development by frank zane

Roger walker Australia’s olympian

mr olympia contests, 1980 backstage

john terilli – best in australia 1980

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