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Close Up – Roy Callender

InterviewsApril 5, 2025135Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on a 23 year old Roy Callender in the lead up to the 1970 IFBB Mr World. Roy would finish 2nd in his class to Rick Wayne at the contest. He would compete in the NABBA Mr Universe the following year taking a respectful 2nd behind Albert Beckles in his class. This…

Sensational! Serge Jacobs from Belgium

InterviewsApril 5, 2025103Views 0Likes 0Comments

Serge Jacobs corresponds with Wag Bennett shortly after his 3rd place to Frank Zane at the 1969 Mr World. Serge was the premier bodybuilder from Belgium at the time. He would win his national title on multiple occasions between 1967 and 1970. He would then be a mainstay at the IFBB Mr Universe competition from…

Garry’s Corner (Apr 1985)

InterviewsApril 4, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month Garry focuses on the importance of stretching. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #85 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Ask Bob (Apr 1985)

InterviewsApril 3, 202592Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Kennedy answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #94 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #95 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

STRAIGHT TALK WITH ROGER WALKER

UncategorizedApril 3, 2025148Views 0Likes 0Comments

STRAIGHT TALK WITH ROGER WALKER (APRIL 2025) ‘TONNES PER HOUR’ THE TRAINING SECRETS BEHIND ROGER WALKER’S 1980 MR OLYMPIA PHYSIQUE. As an ongoing feature I am proud to announce that I will be sharing extracts from my conversations with one of the true greats of the golden era of bodybuilding. Roger Walker will be giving…

Advice from the Pros (Apr 1985)

InterviewsApril 2, 202592Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #77 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Strictly Cheating

TrainingApril 1, 202599Views 0Likes 0Comments

A training article that combines heavy cheating movements with ultra strict exercises to produce optimum results. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #25 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #26 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #27 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

The Man Behind the Title – Mister World Frank Zane

InterviewsApril 1, 2025166Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Frank Zane shortly after his 1969 IFBB Mr World victory. Frank would win his class ahead of Al Beckles. He would then go on to win the overall title edging out the challenges of other class winners Frank Richard and Pierre Vandensteen. This article share Frank's routine and provides insight into…

Preludes A Behind the Scenes Photo Essay

InterviewsMarch 31, 202595Views 0Likes 0Comments

A pictorial of the 1984 Ms Olympia and Mens Grand Prix Final. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #16 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #20 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Overtraining The Enemy of the Young Bodybuilder

TrainingMarch 30, 2025105Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter Georgoulopoulos deals with the pitfalls of overtraining. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #40 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Robert Nailon’s Newscene (V2 N5)

InterviewsMarch 29, 202577Views 0Likes 0Comments

Richard Nailon brings readers up to date in the happenings in bodybuilding in Australia and abroad. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #35 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #37 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #38 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2…

Politics Politics Politics

InterviewsMarch 28, 2025109Views 0Likes 0Comments

A number of letters relating to the friction in Australian bodybuilding between the IFBB and UBBA. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #32 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #33 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

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Close Up – Roy Callender

Sensational! Serge Jacobs from Belgium

Garry’s Corner (Apr 1985)

Ask Bob (Apr 1985)

STRAIGHT TALK WITH ROGER WALKER

Advice from the Pros (Apr 1985)

Strictly Cheating

The Man Behind the Title – Mister World Frank Zane

Preludes A Behind the Scenes Photo Essay

Overtraining The Enemy of the Young Bodybuilder

Robert Nailon’s Newscene (V2 N5)

Politics Politics Politics

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