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Don Peterson: A non-Political BodyBuilder without secrets

InterviewsDecember 8, 2023332Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Don Peterson the 1980 AAU Mr USA class winner. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #66 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #67 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #68 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #69 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Pictorial: Ken Passariello

InterviewsDecember 8, 2023478Views 0Likes 0Comments

A pictorial and short interview on Ken Passariello. Ken won his class in the 1980 & 1981 AAU Mr America. The peak of his carear was the 1981 IFBB Mr Universe. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #70 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #71 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #72 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Explaining the Exercise – Bob Hoffman’s Frog Kick

TrainingDecember 6, 2023360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Hanging Leg Raise (Frog Kick). Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #12 - Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Issue February 1967)

Will Whitaker’s Chest Routine

TrainingDecember 6, 2023359Views 0Likes 0Comments

Will Whitaker shares his Chest routine. He would use this routine in his lead up to a 3rd place finish behind Dennis Tinerino in the 1967 AAU Mr America. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

Vern Weaver’s Shoulder Routine

TrainingDecember 6, 2023404Views 0Likes 0Comments

1963 AAU Mr America Ver Weaver shares his shoulder routine. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

Jim Haislop’s Thigh Routine

TrainingDecember 6, 2023740Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jim Haislop trains Legs. After this article Jim would go onto win the 1967 AAU Mr USA, the 1968 AAU Mr America and his weight class of the 1969 NABBA Mr Universe. The training must have paid off! Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #20 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 -…

Body Building Hints February 1967

TrainingNovember 30, 2023304Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Leverage Rowing Motion with Barbell, Straight Arm Pull-down on Lat -machine and the Swing-Back under Doorway Gym. Note the exceptional artwork by Gilbert III. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #10 - Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Issue…

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

InterviewsNovember 28, 2023247Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article of Terry Robinson who at the time was 50 years old. He was a former boxer and bodybuilder. His bodybuilding highlights were his 1941 AAU Mr America appearance where he finished 6th to the great John Grimek. In 1948 he won the AAU Mr New York City title. Source: Muscular Development (Issue…

Mr Universe contest Part #2

ContestsNovember 28, 2023285Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chest Yorton win the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe handing newcomer Arnold Schwarzenegger his first defeat. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #53…

Steve Reeve’s Calf Routine

TrainingNovember 26, 2023293Views 1Like 0Comments

They say calves are the most stubborn muscles but if you follow Steve Reeve's routine you will be rewarded. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

Reg Park’s Back Routine

TrainingNovember 26, 2023313Views 0Likes 0Comments

He is a article on the program Reg used to build up his back for the 1965 Mr Universe contest. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

Bill Pearl’s Arm Routine

TrainingNovember 26, 2023594Views 0Likes 0Comments

Learn how Bill Pearl developed his 20 1/2 inch arms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #16 - Muscular Development (February 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (February 1967)

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Don Peterson: A non-Political BodyBuilder without secrets

Pictorial: Ken Passariello

Explaining the Exercise – Bob Hoffman’s Frog Kick

Will Whitaker’s Chest Routine

Vern Weaver’s Shoulder Routine

Jim Haislop’s Thigh Routine

Body Building Hints February 1967

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

Mr Universe contest Part #2

Steve Reeve’s Calf Routine

Reg Park’s Back Routine

Bill Pearl’s Arm Routine

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