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The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

ContestsApril 7, 2024200Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB World Women's and Mixed Pair's Championships. Lynn Conkwright would clean sweep the event winning both the Women's title and the Mixed Pairs with her partner Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #17 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page…

Mike Mentzer Mr America

InterviewsApril 7, 2024262Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Mike Mentzer that covers his introduction and earlier years in this great sport. NOTE: IT APPEARS THAT THE ARTICLE IS INCOMPLETE AS IT ENDS MID SENTENCE. MOST LIKELY A PUBLISHER OVERSIGHT. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #8…

Look at my Back Now!

TrainingApril 7, 2024318Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson provides insight into his mental and physical approach to his breakthrough in back development. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (September 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #52 - Muscle…

Super Shoulders A Guide to Mass, Cuts and Power

TrainingApril 7, 2024385Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator provides his shoulder routine in preparation for the 1980 Grand Prix Circuit. An interesting read! Viator deviates from the 'Heavy Duty' training methods and adds much needed sets and exercise variety in a successful effort to improve his shoulders. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

Steve Michalik A Bodybuilding Miracle!

InterviewsApril 7, 2024286Views 0Likes 0Comments

After suffering injuries that would have killed most mortals, Steve Michalik fought his way back to the bodybuilding stage competition against the best of his time. An inspirational read! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1980) Page #6 - Muscle &…

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

ContestsApril 7, 2024209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator in an incredibly close finish to take the $6000 winners cheque and the title. The highlight for me was the return of Steve Michalik to competition only for years after a life threatening auto accident. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

Frank Richards ‘Against All Odds’

InterviewsApril 5, 2024373Views 0Likes 0Comments

Part 1 of an excellent editorial on British Bodybuilding Great Frank Richard. His story is an exceptional one and his star was definitely on the rise in the late 60's and early 70's before his life threatening work injury at British Rail. To overcome these injuries and once again compete at the highest level more than a decade…

Frank Richards ‘The Impossible Dream’

InterviewsApril 5, 2024382Views 0Likes 0Comments

Part 2 of an excellent editorial on British Bodybuilding Great Frank Richard. Make sure you read Part 1 first "Frank Richards Against All Odd" before enjoying this. An inspirational story! Source: Muscle & Co (May 1985) Page #52 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #53 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #55 -…

Derek Browning Triple – Dropping – his way

InterviewsApril 5, 2024210Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interview with Derek Browning a Mainstay of the British Masters Bodybuilding scene during the late 1970's to early 1990's. A good read. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov…

Must We Follow the Leader? Is the American influence to strong in the British Bodybuilding Scene?

InterviewsApril 2, 2024210Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on the origins of Female and Mixed Pairs Bodybuilding. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #13 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #14 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #15 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

Arnold Schwarzenegger The Austrian Oak

InterviewsApril 2, 2024233Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on Arnold that covers his introduction and earlier years in this great sport. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)