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WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

InterviewsJune 8, 2025116Views 0Likes 0Comments

More and more interest was being generated in women's bodybuilding in the early 1980's. Christine Zane discusses a number of issues pertaining to the sport. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #174 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #150 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

InterviewsJune 7, 2025104Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Australian Karen Wilfling the 1981 Miss Melbourne. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #32 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981)

The Universe Weekend!

ContestsJune 7, 2025157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ivan Dumbar provides a unique contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Frank Zane would win the amateur title, Arnold Schwarzenegger the professional crown whilst Christine Zane would win the Miss Bikini title. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #33 - Peak…

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

TrainingJune 7, 2025289Views 0Likes 0Comments

An Weider infomercial for the revolutionary "Weider Scott Curling Machine" and the "Weider Kambered Kurling Bar". These two pieces of equipment combined with the invaluable advice from Joe himself helped mould Larry Scott's arms into the greatest arms of his time. That's Joes story anyway. Enjoy the read. Source: Mr America (March 1969) Page #34…

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

Gold Strikes it Rich

InterviewsJune 6, 2025124Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Joe Gold and his famous Gold's Gym Source: Mr America (March 1969) Page #19 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #20 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #21 - Mr America (March 1969) Page #56 - Mr America (March 1969)

which is the best way to train triceps?

TrainingJune 6, 2025283Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on the Tricep that references some of the routines and methodologies of past greats. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #96 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #97 -…

Graham Clarke

InterviewsJune 6, 2025142Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on junior Australian Bodybuilder Graham Clarke. Graham commenced his bodybuilding journey at Terry Bennett's Gymnasium. This website is dedicated to Terry's memory, it's where my passion for bodybuilding began. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February…

News News News (Issue 10)

InterviewsJune 6, 2025120Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscle New from Australia from back in 1981 Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #46 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #47 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #48 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

Olympian Food for Thought

InterviewsJune 6, 2025219Views 0Likes 0Comments

This report is based upon the Roger Walker seminar given at Frank Burwash's Lifestyle Centre in Dandenong during August 1981, a week after Roger's triumph in the Mr. East Coast contest when he won not only the title of Mr. East Coast but every body part category as well! If anyone recall's attending please drop…

PETER McCARTHY SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD MASSIVE SHOULDERS

TrainingJune 5, 2025242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian Bodybuilding Legend Peter McCarthy provides illustrational guidance on how to build massive shoulders. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #30 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

Exploring Muscle Density, Separation and Vascularity

InterviewsJune 5, 2025176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider provides insight into muscle density, separation and vascularity. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #22 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #23 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #130 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

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WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

Karan Wilfling – Miss Melbourne, 1981

The Universe Weekend!

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

Gold Strikes it Rich

which is the best way to train triceps?

Graham Clarke

News News News (Issue 10)

Olympian Food for Thought

PETER McCARTHY SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD MASSIVE SHOULDERS

Exploring Muscle Density, Separation and Vascularity

a look back at bodybuilding history