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Contest Pumping

InterviewsMay 3, 2025302Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Kennedy pens an article on the pre-contest pump up. The article includes some magnificent backstage photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dave Draper and Franco Columbu amongst others. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #36 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #39 - MuscleMag International…

Muscle by Muscle Deltoids

TrainingMay 2, 2025339Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Dennis, the National Coach to the Federation of Welsh Amateur Bodybuilders, continues with his series of articles. This month the focus is on the deltoid! Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #33 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9)

Wilkosz on Championship Forearms

TrainingMay 2, 2025466Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on an often overlooked body part. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #49 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #51 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #52 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

Re-Enter Eastman

InterviewsMay 2, 2025269Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brian Eastman sends in some correspondence to the crew at Peak Muscle Maker. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #34 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #35 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9)

Are you doing too much?

TrainingMay 1, 2025463Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Bubb addresses the issue of overtraining in this excellent article. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #31 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #33 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #22 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9)

The nutritional factor a key element

InterviewsMay 1, 2025235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lance Dreher provides insight into how his diet evolved over time. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #12 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #13 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #60 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

Britain’s best

ContestsApril 30, 2025240Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest recap of the 1970 NABBA Mr Britain. Albert Beckles would finally win the title on his 5th attempt. This would be his first major victory of many that would follow over the decades to come. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #9 - Peak…

Peak Contraction is the only sure way to massive High Biceps

TrainingApril 30, 2025523Views 0Likes 0Comments

Leroy Colbert explains how peak contraction exercises will build shapely and defined arms. Source: Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #26 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #27 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #46 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #47 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #48 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #49 - Muscle Power (September 1958)

Laura Combes The New Breed?

InterviewsApril 29, 2025350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund joins Laura Combes during one of her training sessions. A great article that provides some insight into one of the greats of female bodybuilding from the late 70's / early 80's. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #72 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #73 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #74 - MuscleMag International…

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

TrainingApril 28, 2025391Views 0Likes 0Comments

Malcom Brenner shares his back and shoulder routine. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #30 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #31 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #32 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #33 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #72 - Mr America (June 1962)

World Championships Report

ContestsApril 27, 2025290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Weightlifting history was made at this event when Russian Vasily Alexeev became the first man to clean and jerk 500lbs! In conjunction with the World Championships the Amateur and Professional Mr World Bodybuilding contest was held. The amateur winner was Ken Waller (USA) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Austria) would win the professional title defeating Sergio Oliva…

All Roads Lead to the Palace

ContestsApril 26, 2025279Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exception contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Source: Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #14 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #17 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #18 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #20 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970)

Author page: michael.e

Contest Pumping

Muscle by Muscle Deltoids

Wilkosz on Championship Forearms

Re-Enter Eastman

Are you doing too much?

The nutritional factor a key element

Britain’s best

Peak Contraction is the only sure way to massive High Biceps

Laura Combes The New Breed?

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

World Championships Report

All Roads Lead to the Palace

a look back at bodybuilding history