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wow! what an olympia!

ContestsFebruary 20, 2023481Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia From the pages of 1980 Mr Olympia promoter Paul Graham's magazine. Paul was closely aligned to Arnold and it is rumored he did everything in his power to ensure a Schwarzenegger victory. Interesting article that is pro Arnold. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No. 9) Page #7 - Paul Graham's Australasian…

mr australia 1980

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1980 Mr Australia Billy Knight emerged as a popular winning. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No. 9) Page #38 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #39 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9)

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boyer coe visits super gym of bill pearl

InterviewsFebruary 15, 2023510Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article introducing Bill Pearl's Gym the Pasadena Health Club. Bill limited membership to 500 to ensure patrons received individualized instruction. Source: IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #20 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #21 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #76 - IronMan (Issue May 1970)

building a super chest

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How did the champions build a super chest in 1970. Basic movements with intense effort. Source: IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #76 - IronMan (Issue May 1970)

Bill pearl ‘hercules in the flesh’

InterviewsFebruary 8, 2023802Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Bill Pearl. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1972) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1972) Page #39 - Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1972) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1972) Page #47 - Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1972)

explaining the exercise – incline bench curl

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023599Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great exercise when done in a strict fashion. Puts a lot of resistance on the bicep and forearms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Bodybuilding basics – beefing up the chest

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023631Views 0Likes 0Comments

The lost art of deep breathing for chest and ribcage development. Great article and a routine I add every now and then to push days. Did this routine a heap as a kid. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #12 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #13 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Biceps Building program

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023552Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bicep program from the early 1970's. Chinning movements were a must for arm development back in the day. Forearms were also worked with specific exercises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #10 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023510Views 0Likes 0Comments

Back in the 1970's calve development was seen as a very important part of bodybuilding. A great article of the effort needed to develop calves. The calves MUST be attacked from all angles and be more or less SHOCKED into growth! Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #41 - Muscular…

mr USA Steve michalik

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023621Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Michalik the 1971 MR USA - AAU provides an insight into his training and diet in preparation for this victory. Steve was drug free at this point and put in an incredible effort to create his incredible physique. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #39 - Muscular…

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wow! what an olympia!

mr australia 1980

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boyer coe visits super gym of bill pearl

building a super chest

Bill pearl ‘hercules in the flesh’

explaining the exercise – incline bench curl

Bodybuilding basics – beefing up the chest

Biceps Building program

Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

mr USA Steve michalik

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