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BodyBuilding Hints (Feb 1972)

TrainingMay 26, 2025449Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month the focus is on the bent arm lateral raise, lying leg curl with barbell and dips on the parallel bars. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 12 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 13 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972)

Pete Ganios The Champion with a 52 inch Chest and 18 1/2 inch Arms

InterviewsMay 25, 2025413Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on 1950's bodybuilder Pete Ganios. Pete's greatest success would come at the 1959 AAU Mr America whereby he would finish 3rd to Harry Johnson. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #18 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #19 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #20 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #32 - Muscle Power…

Peter McCarthy CoverMan

InterviewsMay 25, 2025392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy is a legend of Australian Bodybuilding. Robert Nailon pens this Febuary 1972 article on the 1971 Mr Australia. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 34 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 39 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 56 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 30 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page #…

Gironda

InterviewsMay 24, 2025222Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda answers the readers questions in the first ever edition of MuscleMag International. 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 #113 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #107 - MuscleMag International (Issue…

How Much is…. Too Much?

InterviewsMay 24, 2025182Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article deals with the topic of how much training is needed. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7

The training philosophy of WAYNE GALLASCH -1968 MR. SOUTH AUSTRALIA

InterviewsMay 24, 2025308Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great early article by Wayne Gallasch shortly after is South Australian State title victory in 1968. Source: Power (May 1969) Page # 10 - Power (May 1969) Page # 11 - Power (May 1969) Page # 20 - Power (May 1969) Page # 23 - Power (May 1969)

Frank Richard

InterviewsMay 24, 2025303Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard was the brightest star of the English bodybuilding scene in the late 1960's. This 1969 interview with Frank is a must read! Source: Power (May 1969) Page # 4 - Power (May 1969) Page # 5 - Power (May 1969) Page # 6 - Power (May 1969) Page # 9 - Power (May 1969)

Training for a world record deadlift

TrainingMay 23, 2025395Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu provides insight into how a power program can be successfully incorporated into a bodybuilding routine for dual outcomes. This article focuses on the deadlift. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #21 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #22 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #57…

Turn Your Back On Steroids

InterviewsMay 23, 2025320Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article from 1974 on the effects and risks associated with anobolic steroids. 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 #100 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Issue…

The Return of Hercules

InterviewsMay 22, 2025418Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund catches up with Lou Ferrigno and discusses his training and diet in the build up to his 1983 Hercules move. The movie received largely negative reviews from critics but Lou definately looked the part. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #42 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #43…

What the Champs are Saying (March 1958)

InterviewsMay 21, 2025254Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic piece that provides those qualified to make comment the opportunity to pass on their wisdom. Hear from Gironda, Eiferman, Goodrich, Johnson and more. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #7 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #46 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

The Way It Is

TrainingMay 20, 2025419Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great training article by Reg Park that focuses on both the average gym goer that is looking to improve their health and appearance and also those with ambitions to compete in bodybuilding competitions. Some sound and simple advice. A must read! Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic…

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BodyBuilding Hints (Feb 1972)

Pete Ganios The Champion with a 52 inch Chest and 18 1/2 inch Arms

Peter McCarthy CoverMan

Gironda

How Much is…. Too Much?

The training philosophy of WAYNE GALLASCH -1968 MR. SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Frank Richard

Training for a world record deadlift

Turn Your Back On Steroids

The Return of Hercules

What the Champs are Saying (March 1958)

The Way It Is

a look back at bodybuilding history