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Arnold talks about his method of Chest Development

TrainingDecember 20, 2024425Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article by Arnold Schwarzenegger on chest development. A very informative read. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #10 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #11 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #12 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #13 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #83 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

TV Commercials Have Discovered Bodybuilding!

InterviewsDecember 19, 2024306Views 0Likes 0Comments

With Bodybuilding starting to gain mainstream awareness the opportunities for bodybuilders was broadening to the TV screen. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #28 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #29 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #102 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #103 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #104 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Arnold’s Calves The 500 Hour Investment

TrainingDecember 18, 2024428Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold gives the lowdown on how he built up his claves. Constant and heavy training made a world of difference. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #33 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #34 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #35 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #114 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #115 -Joe Weider's Muscle…

Baghdad

ContestsDecember 18, 2024152Views 1Like 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr World Bodybuilding Championships. Ed Corney would win his class and the overall Mr Universe title. Other winners were Mike Katz (Heavyweight) and the Japanese sensation Kenichi Suemitsu. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #39 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #40 - Muscle…

Shoulders

TrainingDecember 17, 2024199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno shares a cant miss approach to deltoid development. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #16 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #17 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #18 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #19 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #20 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #21 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #104 -Joe…

The Jim Morris Saga

InterviewsDecember 16, 2024193Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1973 AAU Mr America Jim Morris. Jim's story is a fascinating one and this article touches a bit on it. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #6 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #7 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #8 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #99 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May…

Sculpturing Mr. America Abdominals

TrainingDecember 16, 2024487Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ken Waller recalls the first time he saw Frank Zane train his abdominals. It heightened Ken's attention to this critical body part. Ken outlines his abdominal routine in this must read article. Note: To no ones surprise there is the usual promotion of as many Weider products as humanly possible! Source: Muscle Builder Power (July…

Mr Belgium 1970

ContestsDecember 15, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1970 Mr Belgium. Serge Jacobs would win both the amateur and professional titles. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #31 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

New Dimensions in Chest Growth

TrainingDecember 15, 2024348Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold provides insight into how he developed his incredible chest. He outlines his chest / back routine split in this excellent article. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #24 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #25 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #26 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #27 - Muscle Builder Power…

Richard Frank-ly Reveals…

InterviewsDecember 14, 2024206Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares his experience in a 1970 trip to the USA. He provides comment on Dave Draper, Harold Poole, Frank Zane, Don Peters and Leroy Colbert to name a few. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #26 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #27 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #35 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar…

She Chat (March 1970)

InterviewsDecember 13, 2024130Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month features Miss Barbados Diana Pearce. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #24 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #25 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

InterviewsDecember 12, 2024263Views 0Likes 0Comments

Armand Tanny pens a piece on the man that sculptured the infamous 'Weider Bronze'. The article to the surprise of none, doesn't make mention that Robby Robinsons magnificent bust was used for the bronze. I have attached a whole heap of interesting addendums to this article. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (November 1979)…

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Arnold talks about his method of Chest Development

TV Commercials Have Discovered Bodybuilding!

Arnold’s Calves The 500 Hour Investment

Baghdad

Shoulders

The Jim Morris Saga

Sculpturing Mr. America Abdominals

Mr Belgium 1970

New Dimensions in Chest Growth

Richard Frank-ly Reveals…

She Chat (March 1970)

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

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