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Hubert Metz – Can He Strike Olympia Gold?

InterviewsMarch 2, 2024236Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on 1980 IFBB Mr Universe Hubert Metz. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #183 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

Put Shape in your Calves

TrainingMarch 2, 2024270Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1981 Lisa Elliott was considered on the more muscular women of the time. This is her calve routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #58 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #59 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #107…

A Man and his Dream

InterviewsFebruary 29, 2024210Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial by Rick Wayne on the path of Joe Weider from a frail child in 1934 to his current status in 1981. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #56 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #57 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #145 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #146 - Muscle…

Bertil Fox Has Become a Believer

InterviewsFebruary 29, 2024298Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article by Rick Wayne discusses Joe Weider's impact on Bertil Fox shortly after his move to the IFBB from NABBA. Propaganda or Fact? Who knows! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Jan 82 Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Jan 1982) Page…

Chris Dickerson: Ageless Perfection: the winning goes on!

InterviewsFebruary 27, 2024338Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic interview with Chris DIckerson post the 1980 Mr Olympia. Chris provides a great deal of insight that can be applied to to your own approach to bodybuilding training. An exceptional interview with an exceptional Bodybuilder. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International…

Cutting Up Without Drugs

InterviewsFebruary 26, 2024224Views 0Likes 0Comments

Greg DeFerro offers a safe and intelligent way to achieve the ultimate cut-up look. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #54 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #55 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #124 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #127 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

Arnold – Saint or Devil?

InterviewsFebruary 25, 2024304Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exceptional editorial on Arnold Schwarzenegger by the master of Bodybuilding Penmanship, Rick Wayne! It actually caused some friction between two close friends. A very interesting read to say the least. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #129 - Muscle…

Australia’s Sammy make it two in a Row in the IFBB Mr Universe

ContestsFebruary 25, 2024234Views 1Like 0Comments

Australia's Sammy Ioannidis does it again! For the second year in a row he take out the prestigious IFBB Jr Mr Universe. Ioannidis, with his ideal shape, symmetry and proportions proved too much for his bigger opponents. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.1) Page #9 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.1) Page #11…

Lisa Elliott – Bodybuilding’s Nonpareil

InterviewsFebruary 24, 2024228Views 1Like 0Comments

The story of Lisa Elliott. Lisa was one of the more heavily muscled women of the early 1980's. She was considered by many to be too extreme, man like and the product of steroids by many of the magazine writers. Power and fitness take a different approach in this well balanced article. Source: Power…

Cheating Principle … and how Arnold uses it!

TrainingFebruary 24, 2024267Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger sit down for an interview to discuss the Cheating Principle. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #39 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #121 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

Cheating Principle – Alive and Well in 1981

TrainingFebruary 24, 2024225Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on a useful bodybuilding tool - The Cheating Principle. Controlled cheating is a very effective method to train past sticking points for maximum growth and stimulation. Interestingly is was first used by Clarence Ross in the 1950's. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #35 -…

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

ContestsFebruary 23, 2024294Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold gives his side of the story in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. A great read! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #35 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #74 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #91 -…

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Hubert Metz – Can He Strike Olympia Gold?

Put Shape in your Calves

A Man and his Dream

Bertil Fox Has Become a Believer

Chris Dickerson: Ageless Perfection: the winning goes on!

Cutting Up Without Drugs

Arnold – Saint or Devil?

Australia’s Sammy make it two in a Row in the IFBB Mr Universe

Lisa Elliott – Bodybuilding’s Nonpareil

Cheating Principle … and how Arnold uses it!

Cheating Principle – Alive and Well in 1981

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

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