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Symetry or Strength A Time And A Place

InterviewsOctober 17, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article that is hard to describe. I will leave it to you to enjoy the read! Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #33 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #34 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #35…

Terrific Triceps

TrainingOctober 16, 2024273Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short article on triceps development with some excellent photos of the stars of the day. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #11 - Peak…

Tim Belknap Says “Thanks Joe!”

InterviewsOctober 16, 2024199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another contrived articles praising Joe, his Weider Principles and supplementation line. This time Tim Belknap is supposedly the one giving all the praise. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #108 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #109 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981)

You Be The Judge

InterviewsOctober 15, 2024198Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was beginning to take traction in the early 1980's but the sport still had one major source of confusion - the judging. Sheila Herman gives insight to the judging criteria of women's bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #96 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

A Simple Approach To Basic Fitness

TrainingOctober 15, 2024228Views 0Likes 0Comments

A 10 week physical training course from the pages of Mr America! Source: Mr America (May 1969) Page #20 - Mr America (May 1969) Page #21 - Mr America (May 1969)

For Really Rugged “Reeves” Calves….It’s The “Angle” That Makes The “Curves!”

TrainingOctober 14, 2024375Views 0Likes 2Comments

Rico Tomas provides insight into hitting your calves from multiple angles to maximize development. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #34 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #35 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #62 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #64 - Mr America (March 1961)

A Strong, Sensuous Back

TrainingOctober 14, 2024219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lisa Elliott shares how she developed her outstanding back. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #76 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #77 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #78 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #79 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #155 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #156- Muscle & Fitness…

“When I Train I Search”

InterviewsOctober 13, 2024286Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane gives his insight into how the shape of a muscle is altered through the type of equipment used and the movement preformed. His physique was definitely a sculptor carved from exercise choice. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #18 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #19 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #94…

The Greatest Show On Earth

ContestsOctober 13, 2024305Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1960 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America. Chuck Sipes would take the Universe Crown whilst Gene Shuey would win the Mr America. This excellent article goes on to discuss the merits of many of the competitors in both contests. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #12 - Mr America (March…

Peaking If You Want To Win Contest, You Must Learn How To Peak

InterviewsOctober 13, 2024311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer gives his experiences on peaking for a physique contest and how it can make or break your performance. He lists the items that will give you control over your appearance to reach your peak condition. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #72 - Muscle &…

Strong And Graceful

InterviewsOctober 12, 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's Bodybuilding was still in its infancy and at a crossroad. Laura Combes would win the 1980 American Women's Championship with large and defined muscles. Some thought such a physique should be penalized, however most were strongly opposed to this suggestion. This is an excellent article that discusses the plight of Women's competition in the…

Go On A Bicep Binge For That Extra Arm Size

TrainingOctober 12, 2024242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Kennedy pens an excellent bicep article whereby he touches on the arm development of the stars of bodybuilding before providing a training routine for all to follow. Source: MuscleMag International (September 1981) Page #40 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981) Page #41 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981) Page #47 -MuscleMag International (Sep 1981)

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Symetry or Strength A Time And A Place

Terrific Triceps

Tim Belknap Says “Thanks Joe!”

You Be The Judge

A Simple Approach To Basic Fitness

For Really Rugged “Reeves” Calves….It’s The “Angle” That Makes The “Curves!”

A Strong, Sensuous Back

“When I Train I Search”

The Greatest Show On Earth

Peaking If You Want To Win Contest, You Must Learn How To Peak

Strong And Graceful

Go On A Bicep Binge For That Extra Arm Size

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