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Back on the Road to Immortality

Robby Robinson provides an insight into his back development training. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA.   Thankyou to Jason for his contribution.   Source: Muscle & Fitness (Aug 83) Page #108 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #109 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #110 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1983) Page #111 -…

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Matt Mendenhall is…. Pumped to Win!

Matt Mendenhall was another exceptional amateur bodybuilder from the early 1980's.   He would finish 2nd in his class at the NPC Nationals on 3 occasions behind Lee Haney, Mike Christian and Gary Strydom. This articles discusses his introduction to bodybuilding, training methods and diet. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA.   Thankyou to…

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IFBB Pro World Championship

What a competition!  Mohamed Makkawy would dominate the free posing round to come from behind to win the 1983 IFBB Pro World Championships ahead of Greg DeFerro and Lee Haney (making his professional debut).  The field of 16 boasted no less than 8 Mr America's, 2 Mr internationals and 9 Mr Universe titleholders.   THIS ARTICLE…

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My Favorite Ten

Tom Sansone gives a overview of his favorite ten exercises for building all round symmetry ands muscle density. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1959) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Issue September 1959) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue September 1959) Page #37 - Strength & Health (Issue September 1959) Page #64 - Strength & Health…

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Meet Sam Martin

An excellent editorial on Silver Era bodybuilder Sam Martin.  At the time of the interview Sam had won the 1957 Mr Muscle Beach and had finished 9th in the 1958 AAU Mr America behind Sam Sansone.  Source: Strength & Health (Issue June 1959) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Juene 1959) Page #17 - Strength…

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1958 Mr America Contest

A contest recap of the 1958 AAU Mr America.  Tom Sansone would win both the overall and most muscular title.  Other notables in the event were Vern Weaver (7th), Ray Routledge (8th) and Chuck Sipes (9th). Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1958) Page #18 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958) Page #62 - Strength &…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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