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Lou’s incredible seminar

InterviewsJanuary 14, 2023467Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno fields a number of wide and varied questions during a seminar he conducted in 1980. Great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #30 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #31 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #62 - MuscleMag…

OLYMPIA: ARNOLD WINS! BUT WAS IT ON REPUTATION?

ContestsJanuary 14, 2023522Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr. Olympia Arnold's late entry leads to a very controversial victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #51 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981)

training for …size, shape and cuts! Leg’s the other half by peter lindsay mr.australia

TrainingJanuary 13, 2023900Views 0Likes 0Comments

No fuss Leg Training with Peter Lindsay for all round leg development. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #30 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981)

Peter Mccarthy

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023782Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy won the Mr Australia title on 2 occasions. He was a key player in the development of Australian bodybuilding in the 1970's and 80's. This article gives a little background on him. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981)

from park… to overdrive

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023505Views 1Like 0Comments

The legendary Reg Park was in Australia for the 1980 Mr Olympia. Not only did he judge the event, he guest posed and conducted a seminar. This is part 1 of the seminar (I will do all in my power to get Part 2). He is a wealth of knowledge and I will share anything…

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

TrainingJanuary 9, 2023696Views 0Likes 0Comments

The V-Taper was a must in the Silver Era of Bodybuilding. Broad Shoulders and a wide back that tapered into a narrow torso was a feature of all bodybuilders of the time. Here a number of the Weider Champions demonstrate the key exercises of the time. Source: Mr America (Issue Sep 1962) Page #22 - Mr America…

Thighs – arnold shows you a can’t-miss way to build them

TrainingJanuary 9, 2023639Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 'King of King's' Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how he trains his thighs. There are some great insights and takeaways in this article that you can put into practice. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #54 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #55 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #56 - Muscle &…

rory leidelmeyer a tradition of power!

InterviewsJanuary 8, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Rory Leidelmeyer the 1980 Mr California. Rory had an extremely impressive physique and competed almost annually during the 1980's. This is a great article that covers his upbring and introduction to the Iron Game. A must read! Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug…

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2023457Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had what he thought was a fool proof plan to win his 4th consecutive Mr Olympia title. A 10 month training plan to be in the greatest shape of his life. This was all turn upside-down when a freak poolside accident put this all in jeopardy. The article was published before the accident…

my off-season delt workout by andreas cahling

TrainingJanuary 7, 20238KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In 1980 Andreas Cahling would win the overall IFBB Mr International title (in the process beating Ron Teufel to win his class). 36 years later (2016) Andreas would go on to win the NABBA USA Nationals (Masters 60+). This was his pre-season shoulder routine in 1980. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #30 - Muscle…

Rachel McLish the new national champion

ContestsJanuary 6, 2023739Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Female USA Championships. Female Bodybuilding was just starting to get traction. A 24 year old Texan, Rachel McLish, enters and wins her 1st competition. This is what a female bodybuilder should look like. Other notable entrants were Georgia Fudge, Kay Baxter, Lynn Conkwright, Laura Combes and Carla Dunlap. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #36…

NABBA’s universal magnetism – the story of the 1974 universe

ContestsJanuary 6, 2023688Views 0Likes 0Comments

1974 NABBA Mr Universe Chris Dickerson beats out Boyer Coe and Tony Emmott in his class before being awarded the overall title. Roy Duval won the overall Amateur title. Source: Health & Strength (Issue Nov 1974) Page #5 - Health & Strength (Issue Nov 1974) Page #6 - Health & Strength (Issue Nov 1974) Page #7- Health…

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Lou’s incredible seminar

OLYMPIA: ARNOLD WINS! BUT WAS IT ON REPUTATION?

training for …size, shape and cuts! Leg’s the other half by peter lindsay mr.australia

Peter Mccarthy

from park… to overdrive

V-Man Lats – hallmark of the weider-built Champion

Thighs – arnold shows you a can’t-miss way to build them

rory leidelmeyer a tradition of power!

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

my off-season delt workout by andreas cahling

Rachel McLish the new national champion

NABBA’s universal magnetism – the story of the 1974 universe

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