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Exercise of the Month (Dec 1981)

TrainingDecember 3, 2024201Views 0Likes 0Comments

A special calf routine is the focus this month Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #15 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #63 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #64 - Muscular Development (December 1980)

Overcoming Stubborn Calves

TrainingDecember 2, 2024189Views 0Likes 0Comments

1959 Mr America Harry Johnson provides insight into calve development. He shows how to work the muscle with a variety of exercises with no more than a barbell and dumbell. Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #34 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #35 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #53 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page…

Big Arms California Style

TrainingDecember 1, 2024231Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article that focuses on the arm development of six lesser known stars of the silver era of bodybuilding. Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #28 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #29 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #48 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #50 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #51 -Strength & Health (Apr…

Big Bruno Sammartino

InterviewsNovember 30, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on strongman Bruno Sammartino. Bruno had just entered the field of professional wrestling. In the years to come he would reach international fame as "The Living Legend". Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #14 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #15 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #62 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960)

Gironda (July 1980)

InterviewsNovember 29, 2024243Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda answers the readers questions as only he can. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #65 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Quotable Quotes (July 1980)

InterviewsNovember 28, 2024171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Quotes of wisdom from those in the bodybuilding field. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #57 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Bill Grant Says “Use My Mini-Split Arm Program To Relieve Your Personal Energy Crisis!”

TrainingNovember 28, 2024416Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bill Grant devised a split routine he titled "Mini-Split" and with this routine you train 4 days a week and rest 3 whilst ensuring every body part is trained twice during the split. In this article he focuses on his arm training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1975) Page #23 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar…

Andreas Cahling’s Seven Favorite Specialization Methods

TrainingNovember 27, 2024283Views 0Likes 0Comments

Andrea's shares his seven proven specialization methods for bringing up lagging bodyparts. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #37 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #38 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #39 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #40 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #41 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #42 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #43 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

ContestsNovember 26, 2024531Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1974 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would take the crown outgunning Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and Frank Zane. Bob Birdsong would win the Mr America title whilst Bill Grant would capture Mr World. What an event, no wonder the 5,000 screaming fans at the Felt Forum went wild with…

Your Basic Herculean Workout

InterviewsNovember 25, 2024603Views 1Like 0Comments

Steve Reeves shares his training routine and philosophies that helped build his iconic physique. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #30 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #31 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #32 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

InterviewsNovember 24, 2024365Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer explains the need to go into the 'pain zone' for muscular growth. He also provides guidance on diet, mental state, intensity, duration and injury prevention when training in this state. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #92 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #93 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #150 -…

High Intensity Training With Moderate Weights

TrainingNovember 24, 2024229Views 0Likes 0Comments

A different take on high intensity training using moderate weight for slow movements aiming for peak contraction. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #20 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #21 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

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Exercise of the Month (Dec 1981)

Overcoming Stubborn Calves

Big Arms California Style

Big Bruno Sammartino

Gironda (July 1980)

Quotable Quotes (July 1980)

Bill Grant Says “Use My Mini-Split Arm Program To Relieve Your Personal Energy Crisis!”

Andreas Cahling’s Seven Favorite Specialization Methods

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

Your Basic Herculean Workout

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

High Intensity Training With Moderate Weights

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