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Attaining Maximum Muscle Size With Minimum Body Fat

InterviewsJune 26, 2025199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nutritional advice from the fictional Weider Research Clinic. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #72 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #106 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

HEAVY or LIGHT TRAINING

TrainingJune 26, 2025359Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer provides insight on the correlation of heavy poundage and large muscles. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #143 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

CALVES THE FORGOTTEN PART OF THE BODY …

TrainingJune 25, 2025276Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash gives us the straight talk on what is needed to develop your calves. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #28 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #29 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #30 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981)

Grand Prix Ordeal

InterviewsJune 25, 2025283Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator shares his experience of competing in the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. 5 shows in 5 months was a demanding schedule that ultimately hindered his performance in Sydney. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #187 - Muscle & Fitness…

The responsibility of a champion

InterviewsJune 24, 2025205Views 0Likes 0Comments

Larry Scott relives his visit to Japan and his responsibility as champion representing bodybuilding. Humility, not arrogance, is the mark of a champion, says the superstar who in 1965 became bodybuilding's first Mr. Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page…

The Ripped Waistline

TrainingJune 24, 2025362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Danny Padilla shares his views on developing a firm and muscular waistline. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #52 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #53 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #54 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #55 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #56 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

BEFORE YOU ENTER A BIG CONTEST

TrainingJune 23, 2025257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sound advice for that "last minute" muscle separation prior to competition. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #22 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #48 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #50 - Muscle Power (November 1957)

Ramblin’ Thru Muscledom (Feb 1972)

InterviewsJune 22, 2025205Views 0Likes 0Comments

All the gossip and event from the month of February 1972. Some great content in this one! Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 31 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 32 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 49 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 50 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 51 - Muscular…

LAST STOP: NEW YORK

ContestsJune 22, 2025228Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest report on the New York Grand Prix. Chris Dickerson would claim the title and the $5000 winners purse. He also became the 1980 overall Grand Prix Champion. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #12 - Muscle &…

The Mental Approach to Musculature

InterviewsJune 21, 2025211Views 0Likes 0Comments

It takes a keen mind to build a championship body. This article outlines certain techniques to help you use the power of your mind to build a powerful body! Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 24 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972)

Shaping Up with the Help of Pullups

TrainingJune 20, 2025259Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the best of all exercises for upper body development is chinning. Enjoy this article that focuses exclusively on this exercise. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #56 - MuscleMag International (Issue…

Steve Michalik and True Grit Training

TrainingJune 20, 2025350Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article on Steve Michalik and his "Intensity or Insanity" training philosophies. 70 sets per body part were common place for Steve and his trainees. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #33 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #35…

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Attaining Maximum Muscle Size With Minimum Body Fat

HEAVY or LIGHT TRAINING

CALVES THE FORGOTTEN PART OF THE BODY …

Grand Prix Ordeal

The responsibility of a champion

The Ripped Waistline

BEFORE YOU ENTER A BIG CONTEST

Ramblin’ Thru Muscledom (Feb 1972)

LAST STOP: NEW YORK

The Mental Approach to Musculature

Shaping Up with the Help of Pullups

Steve Michalik and True Grit Training

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