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Olev Annus Soviet Superstar

InterviewsApril 9, 2025482Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great profile article on Russian bodybuilder Olev Annus. It was his first mainstream exposure in a Western Bodybuilding magazine. Several years after the article, Annus would capture the 1987 NABBA Professional Mr Universe ahead of the likes of Jeff King, Vince Brown, Thierry Pastel and Johnny Fuller. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page…

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

InterviewsApril 9, 2025213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Latest news from Australia, New Zealand and the Rest of the World. Source: Mr America (May 1963) Page #7 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #34 - Mr America (May 1963)

Muscle by Muscle More Legs

TrainingApril 9, 2025373Views 0Likes 0Comments

The second part of a series of great articles to help improve your lower body development. Note that the feature page of the article has been signed by Frank Richard wishing Armando all the best. This article was provided by Armando Buttigieg as part of an electronic donation of his collection of Peak Muscle Maker…

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

InterviewsApril 8, 2025376Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article on Tom Platz. It touches on his introduction to bodybuilding, his early competitions and his ultimate success at the 1978 IFBB Mr Universe. "Becoming a top bodybuilder was more than desire," Tom says now in retrospect. "For me it was an intrinsic need, as basic as eating and sleeping, something I had…

Cory Everson Takes it All!

ContestsApril 8, 2025401Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Ms Olympia was a critical turning point for women's bodybuilding. Cory Everson was just on the borderline of being "too muscular". However, it was her overwhelming size and muscularity that would ultimately win her the title and change the direction of the sport. This is an excellent and comprehensive report. Source: MuscleMag International…

Muscle by Muscle LEGS

TrainingApril 8, 2025388Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article to help improve lower body development. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #29 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #30 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #31 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7

Unleashing the Physique (April 1985)

InterviewsApril 7, 2025289Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

The Lion of Lebanon’s approach to… BUILDING MUSCULAR THIGHS

TrainingApril 7, 2025611Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article whereby Samir Bannout share the secrets to his amazing leg development. He also outlines his training routine in detail in this great read. "Squatting and hard work are the key elements in this super-effective thigh routine." Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #52 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #53 -…

Corrective Chest Training

TrainingApril 7, 2025483Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is an interesting article that places the focus on rib box and should width expansion as a prerequisite to specific chest development. This article was provided by Armando Buttigieg as part of an electronic donation of his collection of Peak Muscle Maker magazines. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8 Page #26 - Peak Muscle…

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

InterviewsApril 7, 2025234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ray Mentzer discusses the subject of whether steroids are worth the risk. Ultimately, in his case I would say no. They most probably contributed to this his ultimate health decline both mentally and physically. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #34 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #35 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page…

The Best of British

InterviewsApril 6, 2025236Views 0Likes 0Comments

British bodybuilder Andrew Searle provides his training and diet plan. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #74 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #75 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #76 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

ContestsApril 6, 2025403Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest report with an array of fantastic photos of the 1980 IFBB Louisiana Grand Prix. With muscularity like a skinned rabbit, Casey Viator roars from behind in the posedown to beat Chris Dickerson in the Louisiana Grand Prix. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #11…

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Olev Annus Soviet Superstar

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

Muscle by Muscle More Legs

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

Cory Everson Takes it All!

Muscle by Muscle LEGS

Unleashing the Physique (April 1985)

The Lion of Lebanon’s approach to… BUILDING MUSCULAR THIGHS

Corrective Chest Training

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

The Best of British

Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

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