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The Story of Mr Guadaloupe

InterviewsAugust 24, 2025250Views 0Likes 0Comments

The introduction of Surge Nubret shortly after his appearance at the 1960 IFBB Mr Universe. I believe this to be the first ever feature on "The Black Panther" of bodybuilding. A real treat! Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #18 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #19 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #20 - Mr America…

RULES FOR PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDERS AND CONTEST ORGANIZERS

InterviewsAugust 23, 2025136Views 0Likes 0Comments

An IFBB report that outlines the rules and guidelines applicable in 1981. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #88 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #89 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #156 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #162 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #167…

Explaining the Exercise (Nov 1971)

TrainingAugust 22, 2025137Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month's feature is the Archers movement with the chest expander. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #10 - Muscular Development (November 1971)

The “Dianabol” Decade

InterviewsAugust 21, 2025172Views 0Likes 0Comments

The first of a series of articles on the "Dianabol" decade by Bruce Randall. In this instalment his focus is on the 'natural' lifters from the pre-steriod era of the 1960's. Also included is the article "Dope Ends Doctors Career". Craig Whitehead was a 1960's bodybuilder who competed in the AAU Mr America on multiple…

Hulking Advice (July 1981)

InterviewsAugust 20, 2025139Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #159 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Muscle Go Round (Winter 1975)

InterviewsAugust 19, 2025153Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is the second issue of MuscleMag Internationals Muscle-Go-Round which provides all the gossip from around the bodybuilding traps. It is packed with great reading. A must read! 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…

April Clough “Beauty is not skin deep”

InterviewsAugust 18, 2025174Views 0Likes 0Comments

April Clough, a model actress, from the 1980's shares her love with bodybuilding. April actually featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Arnold's Bodybuilding for Women". Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #73 - Muscle &…

Gironda (Winter 1975)

InterviewsAugust 17, 2025184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda answers the readers questions. The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #114 - MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2)

Are you holding back your progress?

InterviewsAugust 16, 2025303Views 0Likes 0Comments

Over enthusiasm can quickly overwhelm your training ability and lead to you overworking yourself in the gym. A great physique takes time to develop and your intensity of training must coincide to the amount of time you have to put into the gym for optimal results. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #104 -…

RAMBLIN THRU MUSCLEDOM (Nov 1971)

InterviewsAugust 15, 2025165Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month the main feature is the 1971 AAU Jr Mr USA contest won by Pete Grymkowski. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #26 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #27 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #28 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #56 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #57 - Muscular Development (November 1971)

BOB’S SONG

InterviewsAugust 14, 2025316Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne puts pen to paper to tell how Bob Birdsong converted from Hollywood Hustler to Born Again Christian. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Ripped (November 1980)

InterviewsAugust 13, 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Clarence Bass answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #119 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

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The Story of Mr Guadaloupe

RULES FOR PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDERS AND CONTEST ORGANIZERS

Explaining the Exercise (Nov 1971)

The “Dianabol” Decade

Hulking Advice (July 1981)

Muscle Go Round (Winter 1975)

April Clough “Beauty is not skin deep”

Gironda (Winter 1975)

Are you holding back your progress?

RAMBLIN THRU MUSCLEDOM (Nov 1971)

BOB’S SONG

Ripped (November 1980)

a look back at bodybuilding history