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Ray Routledge Built his Mr America physique the Weider Way!

InterviewsAugust 29, 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Ray Routledge the 1961 AAU Mr America through the lens of the "Weider Publicity Machine". It is claimed that this AAU / NABBA stalwart is a product of the Weider's. Weider once again takes credit for another competitor with little to no connection to him. You got to hand it to Joe…

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

ContestsAugust 29, 2025259Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is a reprint of the iconic scathing synopsis of the 1980 Mr Olympia by Frank Burwash. The article originally appeared in the 6th Issue of Rocco Oppedisano's "Muscle Australia" in November 1980 as a one page flash report without any photos. It was short, sharp and to the point. The article was that…

Exercise of the Month (April 1961)

TrainingAugust 28, 2025156Views 0Likes 0Comments

The front pullover is the feature this month. Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #66 - Mr America (April 1961)

HOW and WHY YOU CAN GAIN WEIGHT with the HI-PROTEEN DIET BAR

InterviewsAugust 28, 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman pushes his supplement range in this informercial. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #40 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #41 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #54 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #55 - Muscular Development (November 1971)

Build V-Man Lats with Bent-Over Barbell Rowing

TrainingAugust 28, 2025188Views 0Likes 0Comments

An instructional article on the Bent Over Row one of the hardest and most beneficial exercises for back development. I recall Roger Walker's words when he was explaining the exercise to me recently. "Bent Over Rows was like digging holes in the road. Very demanding. I would use about 250lbs or something as that…

Highlights and Afterthoughts of the Mr America Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 27, 2025209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gordon Venables provides his recollections of some of the happenings of the 1960 Mr America and Mr Universe extravaganza. Chuck Sipes was the clear winner of the Mr Universe title whilst Gene Shuey would take the Mr America crown. Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #24 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #25 - Mr America…

Bodybuilding Hints (May 1971)

TrainingAugust 27, 2025222Views 1Like 0Comments

The focus this month is on the Swinging Swingbell, the Dumbell Pull-Up while bending forward and Floor Dips with weight on your back. Source: Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #16 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #17 - Muscular Development (May 1971)

Famous Weider Exercises that Made Steve Reeves a Star

InterviewsAugust 26, 2025326Views 0Likes 2Comments

An early article whereby Jack Delinger and Joe Weider discuss the early training of Steve Reeves in the lead up to the 1947 Mr America contest. It is inferred that Joe Weider and his Weider training methods are behind Steve Reeves rise to stardom in the physique world. Is there nothing Joe wouldn't take…

Muscle Mail (Winter 1975)

InterviewsAugust 26, 2025127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Correspondence from the readers of MuscleMag International back in 1975. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Fall 1975 Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Winter 1975 Page #110 - MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Winter 1975 Page #111…

How Mr America Built his Mr Universe legs

TrainingAugust 25, 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that gives insight into Chuck Sipes lower body training development. Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #16 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #17 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #42 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #44 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #45 - Mr America (April 1961)

Goodbye to the straight up-and-down body

TrainingAugust 25, 2025130Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sheila Herman preachers the benefits of weight training for women. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #33 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

Quotable Quotes (Winter 1975)

InterviewsAugust 24, 2025150Views 0Likes 0Comments

This regular feature of MuscleMag International shares some of the great quotes from the stars of the day. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Fall 1975 Page #82 - MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Winter 1975 Page #97…

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Ray Routledge Built his Mr America physique the Weider Way!

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

Exercise of the Month (April 1961)

HOW and WHY YOU CAN GAIN WEIGHT with the HI-PROTEEN DIET BAR

Build V-Man Lats with Bent-Over Barbell Rowing

Highlights and Afterthoughts of the Mr America Mr Universe Contest

Bodybuilding Hints (May 1971)

Famous Weider Exercises that Made Steve Reeves a Star

Muscle Mail (Winter 1975)

How Mr America Built his Mr Universe legs

Goodbye to the straight up-and-down body

Quotable Quotes (Winter 1975)

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