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Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023769Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Casey Viator from the March 1972 addition of Muscular Development. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In this article he outlines how he trained and ate during this period. …

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

TrainingFebruary 1, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator Trains Chest. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In 1980 he dominated the Grand Prix Circuit by winning 2 events and placing in 2 others before finishing a disappointing…

vince’s corner – forgotten routine

TrainingFebruary 1, 20231KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Vince Gironda was know as the 'Iron Guru' and introduced a number of routines and diets that have been recycled in different forms over the years. This is his 10-10-10 principal. Pick 10 exercises to work the whole body and do 10 sets of each exercise for 10 reps per set. I had a crack…

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023660Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva was the leading bodybuilder of the late 1960's. Following is a great article on his Monday Training Routine Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #28 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #29 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #30 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page…

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try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

TrainingJanuary 29, 2023727Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968. Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #62 - Muscle Builder /…

nautilus system training!

TrainingJanuary 26, 2023433Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nautilus Training System. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #40 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #41 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972)

the giant killer

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023423Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It was time to push him hard as the next big thing! Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #30 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue…

the big challenge

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023602Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It didn't take much time until both Dan and Lou had Arnold Schwarzenegger in their sights. This open letter from Lou to Arnold is pure…

overtraining: the symptoms and the remedy

TrainingJanuary 24, 2023645Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Training Frequency (Overtraining). I think it is almost impossible for the non competitive bodybuilder to overtrain if they are paying appropriate attention to their diet, sleep patterns and stress levels. People give themselves too much credit on how hard they train. If you pay attention to your body and adjust training intensity…

women and steroids

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2023349Views 0Likes 0Comments

Unfortunately just as Female bodybuilding started to gain traction in the early 1980's Steroids soon followed. This article outlays the potential dangers on the female competitor who was contemplating there use. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #111 -…

the genesis of the weider giant sets

TrainingJanuary 24, 2023400Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Giant Set is a useful bodybuilding tool. Here the Weider team explain have it evolved. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #119 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #122 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug…

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Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

vince’s corner – forgotten routine

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

Magazine Covers

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

nautilus system training!

the giant killer

the big challenge

overtraining: the symptoms and the remedy

women and steroids

the genesis of the weider giant sets

a look back at bodybuilding history