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There once was a horny caterpillar that grew up into a great beautiful butterfly. And his name was……

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023455Views 0Likes 0Comments

There is nothing like a Rick Wayne article. An excellent writer who was right in the thick of it. Here is a 1977 piece he wrote on Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #42 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #44 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #45 -…

On the Go with Matt Snow

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023437Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on little know amateur Matt Snow. Matt's career would peak with a 3rd place in his weight class in the 1979 AAU Mr America. Matt's physique was exceptional and can be clearly seen by the photos that accompany this article. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Bodybuilding…

Ken Passariello Speaks Out!

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023624Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature interview with Ken Passariello who would win his weight class in both the AAU Mr America and the IFBB Mr Universe in 1981. Ken speaks his mind on a number of topics and it a great read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #35 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #36 -…

Howard’s World Gym

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023333Views 0Likes 0Comments

Howard's World Gym a Southern Californian Gym of the 1980's. A 5,000 square foot gym equipped with equipment designed by Boyer Coe (Body Masters). The gym was frequently attended by such bodybuilding greats of the time as Boyer Coe, Kalman Skalak and Rod Koontz. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #49 - Muscle &…

Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023281Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on contest diet from the early 1980's. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (June1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981)

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023287Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on late 70s / early 80s female bodybuilder Nancy Lytch. She viewed weight training as it own reward and only competed for the sheer excitement and joy of it. A nice read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #28 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #29 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

ContestsDecember 20, 2023648Views 0Likes 0Comments

Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023618Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on Don Peterson's quest for the 1981 Mr America title. Ultimately, Don did not compete in the competition. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #17 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Mike Mentzer

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023628Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023288Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Earle Liederman's early encounters with Steve Reeves. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)

1967 Jr. Mr. America Contest

ContestsDecember 20, 2023323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennis Tinerino would outpoint a great field to win the 1967 Jr Mr America title. He would also win the most muscular award as well. He would go on to win the Mr America title in the upcoming weeks. Other notables in the contest were Boyer Coe and Chris Dickerson. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August…

1967 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

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Wilfred Sylvester and Elizabeth Lamb took the 1967 Britain titles. However, a young sensation by the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the show as the special guest poser. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #27 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Issue August…

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There once was a horny caterpillar that grew up into a great beautiful butterfly. And his name was……

On the Go with Matt Snow

Ken Passariello Speaks Out!

Howard’s World Gym

Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

Mike Mentzer

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

1967 Jr. Mr. America Contest

1967 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

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