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Born to be a Bodybuilder – The Training routine of Mr Midwest Routine for the America

InterviewsFebruary 17, 2024217Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on a little know East Coast bodybuilder Ray Wilson. It provides a bot of a background and also some details on his preparation for the 1980 AAU Mr America. Ray would finish 7th in his class behind overall winner Gary Leonard. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason…

Leonard Wins Mr America

ContestsFebruary 16, 2024220Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice little gem of an article on the 1980 AAU Mr America Contest. Over 3000 people attended the event won by Gary Leonard. The article also provides insight into the class winners and there diet and training for the contest. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

Interview Kal Szkalak

InterviewsFebruary 13, 2024240Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kalman Szkalak's provides a candid interview with Bill Kumagai of Muscle Digest. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #46 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #47 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #48 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #49…

A Modern Day Strong Man

InterviewsFebruary 13, 2024240Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kalman Szkalak's the modern day strongman share the poundage he uses in this neat little article. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #51- Muscle Digest (Dec 1980)

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2024362Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Frank Colombera. Frank would go onto to win the national Australian title in 1972. Frank would also finish 4th & 3rd respectively in the 1970 & 1971 NABBA Mr Universe behind Chris Dickerson in the Short man class. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 8 (Muscular Development Issue Jul…

The Grand Prix Montreal a different angle

ContestsFebruary 11, 2024220Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1981 World Grand Prix Final. The event was held in Montreal Canada and Boyer Coe would edge out Albert Beckles for the title. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982) Page #24 - MuscleMag International (Sep 1982) Page #25…

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

ContestsFebruary 11, 2024278Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1982 IFBB World Championships. The event was held in Atlantic City and Albert Beckles would edge out Boyer Coe for the title. 1960's legend Harold Poole was also in the competition. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982)…

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024372Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a much neglected bodybuilding exercises for expanding the ribcage. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 50 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 51 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024246Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Straddle Hop with Barbell for calve development. Source: Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970)

A Speedy Chest Course

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024275Views 0Likes 0Comments

Put 3 inches in your chest in 1 month! Read this article to speedily add inches to your chest. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 27 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 63 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 64 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

BodyBuilding Hints July 1970

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024347Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Forward Raise with Dumbells, Lateral Raise with Dumbells and Phone Forward Raise. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

Big Red Machine: How Dolph Lundgren trained to fight Rocky

InterviewsFebruary 8, 2024341Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that focuses on Dolph Lundgren and his Rocky IV role. Amongst other things it discusses his training and diet for the movie. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1986) Page #102 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1986) Page #103…

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Born to be a Bodybuilder – The Training routine of Mr Midwest Routine for the America

Leonard Wins Mr America

Interview Kal Szkalak

A Modern Day Strong Man

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

The Grand Prix Montreal a different angle

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

A Speedy Chest Course

BodyBuilding Hints July 1970

Big Red Machine: How Dolph Lundgren trained to fight Rocky

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