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The New Tom Platz

A fantastic Interview with Tom Platz after his return from a torn bicep injury that placed his bodybuilding career in jeopardy. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #56 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #58 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #59 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #60 - MuscleMag International…

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How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

There have never been forearms like Casey's. Here's the lowdown on how he "Weiderized" them. "Almost from the time I first became interested in bodybuilding, I've been impressed with excellent forearm development. As a result, I've consistently emphasised forearm work in my training." - Casey Viator Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #66 -…

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Great Ones Four

An excellent 1962 editorial on Steve Reeves, Jack Delinger, Leroy Colbert and Chuck Sipes.  Four of the legendary musclemen of the era. Source: Mr America (May 1962) Page #7 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #52 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #55 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #81 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #82 - Mr…

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Olev Annus Soviet Superstar

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…

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Muscle by Muscle More Legs

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…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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