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Watching Wilkosz Train Dense Muscular Arms

TrainingNovember 14, 2024349Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1980 Pro Mr Universe shares his arm training routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #18 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #19 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #20 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #21 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #22 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #23 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

How I Did It

InterviewsNovember 13, 2024436Views 0Likes 0Comments

The elegant Shelly Gruwell shares her training routine. Shelly was one of the greats of early 1980's in both female and mixed pairs bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #88 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #89 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #90 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #90 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

ContestsNovember 12, 2024290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jusup Wilkosz would take the Pro Universe title and Andrea Cahling would become the Mr International champ. This is an excellent contest report on both events. The contest in the wake of the 1980 Mr Olympia was promoted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Many of the top competitors boycotted the event due to what they felt was…

Zane Reframing The Nightmare

InterviewsNovember 11, 2024435Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane provides insight into his life threatening injury in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. He also provides comment on the event. A must read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #62 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #63 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #159 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #167 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Intensity

InterviewsNovember 10, 2024217Views 0Likes 0Comments

Boyer Coe explains how he dropped volume to increase intensity. Apparently all on the advice of Joe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #74 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #75 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #151 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #152 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Damn The Steroid!

InterviewsNovember 9, 2024182Views 0Likes 0Comments

An indepth medical report by Dr Franco Columbu to help decide if or not to use Anabolic Steroids. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #44 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #45 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #46 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #47 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #77 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #87 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

In Defense of Zane

ContestsNovember 9, 2024293Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gary Bartlett puts the record straight. Frank Zane was a clear and deserving winner of the 1979 Olympia. No matter what the deluded Mentzer supporters think! I would take it a step further and have him as a dominate winner. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #14 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #15 -Joe…

Beckles The Britain

InterviewsNovember 8, 2024293Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Albert Beckles shortly after he placed 2nd to Frank Zane at the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #14 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #15 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #16 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

Robby’s Way July 1979

InterviewsNovember 8, 2024204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robby once again answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #138 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #143 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

Ask The Champ July 1979

InterviewsNovember 7, 2024127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold once again answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #158 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

Tony Little Sunshine State’s Newest Star

InterviewsNovember 6, 2024221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tony Little gives insight into his preparation and victory at the 1981 Mr Florida. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #36 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #37 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #38 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #39 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #40 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #54 -Strength & Health (Apr…

Burning Issues July 1979

InterviewsNovember 6, 2024226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer put the spotlight on the "homosexual predator" and the impact it could have on the unsuspecting young bodybuilder. He also touches on the seedier side of bodybuilding. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #156 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #157 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

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Watching Wilkosz Train Dense Muscular Arms

How I Did It

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

Zane Reframing The Nightmare

Intensity

Damn The Steroid!

In Defense of Zane

Beckles The Britain

Robby’s Way July 1979

Ask The Champ July 1979

Tony Little Sunshine State’s Newest Star

Burning Issues July 1979

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