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The Importance of Developing Powerful Trapezius

TrainingSeptember 13, 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu provides us what is required to develop powerful, thick and impressive traps. Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 19 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 20 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 21 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 22 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974)

Peaking the Biceps

TrainingSeptember 12, 2025192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bulging biceps are the most sought-after prize of every bodybuilder. Frank Zane presents a program guaranteed to give your upper arm that Mt. Everest look. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page 32 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page 33 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page 34 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page 35 -…

She Chat (Vol.1 No.12)

InterviewsSeptember 12, 202580Views 0Likes 0Comments

A guide to the benefits of exercising during pregnancy. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12)

Meet Louie Ferrigno

InterviewsSeptember 11, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early Weider article on Lou Ferrigno shortly after his 1973 IFBB Mr America victory. Once again Joe takes full credit for Lou's development despite his prior links to Dan Laurie and the WBBG. This would also be Ferrigno's 1st appearance on a Weider Publication Cover. I have included this at the conclusion of…

Mr Belgium Pierre Vandensteen

InterviewsSeptember 11, 2025142Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on the exceptional bodybuilder Pierre Vandensteen. Source: Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #38 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #39 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #48 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #49 - Muscular Development (April 1967)

Ramblin Thru Muscledom (February 1971)

InterviewsSeptember 10, 2025100Views 0Likes 0Comments

More great reading including contests recaps from around the world. The 1970 NABBA Universe is featured. Source: Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #28 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #29 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #30 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #57 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #58 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page #60 - Muscular…

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Developed his Mind-Blowing Calves (Part 1)

TrainingSeptember 9, 2025267Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview between Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger on Arnold's philosophy on training calves. Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 36 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 37 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 38 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 39 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 56 - Muscle Builder Power…

Anabolic Steroids and Athletics

InterviewsSeptember 9, 2025108Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early 1970's article on the effects of steroids on physical performance and personal health. Source: Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #42 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #43 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #54 - Muscular Development (May 1971)

“Forgotten Exercises”

TrainingSeptember 9, 2025134Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article that rediscovers some of the exercises used by the old-time strongmen such as Sandow, Jowett, Maxick and Klein. Source: Muscular Development (February 1971) Page 25 - Muscular Development (February 1971) Page 48 - Muscular Development (February 1971)

Ramblin Thru Muscledom (May 1971)

InterviewsSeptember 8, 2025100Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another great edition filled with contest results, upcoming events and a whole lot more. Source: Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #29 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #30 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #55 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #56 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #57 - Muscular Development (May 1971)

Useless or Useful? Isometrics

TrainingSeptember 7, 2025154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Isometrics were once considered the path to a muscular physique. From the first of the Charles Atlas advertisements many initially took this path. Ultimately Isometrics contribute little to nothing to the physique of the serious trainer. However, some benefits may be achieved through developing muscle control for the posing platform. Enjoy the read! Source: Peak…

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

ContestsSeptember 6, 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1973 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would claim his 4th title. Sergio Oliva was a noticeable absentee. New sensation Lou Ferrigno would win the Mr America title at the tender age of 21 and instantly be tagged as the heir apparent to the might Schwarzenegger. Finally Ken Waller would take…

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The Importance of Developing Powerful Trapezius

Peaking the Biceps

She Chat (Vol.1 No.12)

Meet Louie Ferrigno

Mr Belgium Pierre Vandensteen

Ramblin Thru Muscledom (February 1971)

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Developed his Mind-Blowing Calves (Part 1)

Anabolic Steroids and Athletics

“Forgotten Exercises”

Ramblin Thru Muscledom (May 1971)

Useless or Useful? Isometrics

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

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