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12 HEALTH RULES TO HELP YOU.. SURVIVE THE 80s

InterviewsJune 10, 2025281Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of America's great bodybuilding champions Dennis Tinerino offers important advice on how to get through the 1980's in good shape and spirits. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #78 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #79 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980)

Katherine Illingworth

InterviewsJune 9, 2025228Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interview with Katherine Illingworth the 1981 P.B.B.I. MISS AUSTRALIA. It appears that Katherine was under the guidance of Roger Walker in the lead up to her victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #36 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #37 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

Pressing for Power and Development

TrainingJune 9, 2025274Views 0Likes 0Comments

A late 1950's article that focuses on pressing power and development to improve your muscle, power, posture, balance and poise. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #26 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #27 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #42 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #44 - Muscle Power (November 1957)

Richard Reveals More Frank Revelations

TrainingJune 9, 2025329Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares his stories from his time in California during the late 1960's. In this excellent article he compares the training of the British Bodybuilder to those of his American counterpart. A great read! Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #9 -…

Walker Surprise

ContestsJune 8, 2025392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Walker, flew down from Sydney to win the 1981 P.B.B.I. Mr East Coast and the $1000 cash prize, which shocked the other P.B.B.I. professionals entered into the event. Roger had been booked to conduct seminars at Frank Burwash's Gym and his entry was kept from the other competitors to avoid any late withdrawals. The…

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

InterviewsJune 8, 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

More and more interest was being generated in women's bodybuilding in the early 1980's. Christine Zane discusses a number of issues pertaining to the sport. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #174 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #150 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

InterviewsJune 7, 2025193Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Australian Karen Wilfling the 1981 Miss Melbourne. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #32 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981)

The Universe Weekend!

ContestsJune 7, 2025270Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ivan Dumbar provides a unique contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Frank Zane would win the amateur title, Arnold Schwarzenegger the professional crown whilst Christine Zane would win the Miss Bikini title. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #33 - Peak…

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

TrainingJune 7, 2025416Views 0Likes 0Comments

An Weider infomercial for the revolutionary "Weider Scott Curling Machine" and the "Weider Kambered Kurling Bar". These two pieces of equipment combined with the invaluable advice from Joe himself helped mould Larry Scott's arms into the greatest arms of his time. That's Joes story anyway. Enjoy the read. Source: Mr America (March 1969) Page #34…

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025462Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

Gold Strikes it Rich

InterviewsJune 6, 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Joe Gold and his famous Gold's Gym Source: Mr America (March 1969) Page #19 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #20 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #21 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #56 - Mr America (March 1969)

which is the best way to train triceps?

TrainingJune 6, 2025423Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on the Tricep that references some of the routines and methodologies of past greats. 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 #96 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #97 -…

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12 HEALTH RULES TO HELP YOU.. SURVIVE THE 80s

Katherine Illingworth

Pressing for Power and Development

Richard Reveals More Frank Revelations

Walker Surprise

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

The Universe Weekend!

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

Gold Strikes it Rich

which is the best way to train triceps?

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