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An insight into Gironda

InterviewsJanuary 31, 2025247Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article on Vince Gironda that provides some insight into his magnificent bodybuilding mind. The article provides direct quotes from Vince as it highlights his time with Mohamed Makkawy, Roy Duval and Ian Lawrence. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #70 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #71 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #72 -…

Beckles Does it Again!

ContestsJanuary 30, 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 World Grand Prix was held in conjunction with the 1984 Ms Olympia. Albert Beckles would win the event ahead of Bob Birdsong and Tony Pearson. This excellent contest report provides an analysis of every competitor in finishing order. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #44 - MuscleMag…

Zane Haven

InterviewsJanuary 30, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Greg Zulak gives an in-depth appraisal of Frank and Christine Zane's training facility Zane Haven. SOURCE - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #56 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #86 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) MuscleMag International (April 1985)

News From Australia (Dec 1957)

InterviewsJanuary 30, 2025133Views 0Likes 0Comments

News from the 1957 Australian Weightlifting Championships. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #25 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #38 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #39 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

News From America (Dec 1957)

InterviewsJanuary 29, 2025105Views 0Likes 0Comments

This 1957 article touches on the feats of Paul Anderson, Doug Hepburn and Jack LaLanne amongst others. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #24 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Big Arms

TrainingJanuary 28, 2025151Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stan Chisnell provides the secrets for building massive arms. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #15 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Backstage at the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe – Mr America Muscle Battle

ContestsJanuary 27, 2025271Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic account of the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America Extravaganza. Larry Scott would win the Mr America title and George Eiferman would win the Mr Universe crown. Another notable was Freddy Ortiz would would win his class and the Most Muscular award in the Mr Universe contest. Source: Mr America (Australian Edition)…

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

TrainingJanuary 27, 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scotland's glamourous strong girl, Sadie McIntosh, shows the girls how to build a bust like Marilyn Monroe with dumbells. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #12 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #13 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

The 1957 Amateur and Professional Mr Universe Contests

ContestsJanuary 26, 2025261Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest flash report on the 1957 NABBA Mr Universe Contest. Arthur Robin won the professional title and John Lees the Amateur crown. The list of competitors was astonishing and this report is well worth the read! Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #6 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page…

Muscle Action (August 1971)

InterviewsJanuary 25, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition includes correspondence from Australians Robert Nailon, Wayne Gallasch and Robert Fay. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #35 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #36 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971)

Heavy Duty Training Advice (April 1985)

InterviewsJanuary 25, 2025266Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #29 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #87 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985)

From Little Acorns Mighty Oaks Do Grow

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2025137Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some advice for the beginners. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #33 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #34 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971)

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An insight into Gironda

Beckles Does it Again!

Zane Haven

News From Australia (Dec 1957)

News From America (Dec 1957)

Big Arms

Backstage at the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe – Mr America Muscle Battle

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

The 1957 Amateur and Professional Mr Universe Contests

Muscle Action (August 1971)

Heavy Duty Training Advice (April 1985)

From Little Acorns Mighty Oaks Do Grow

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