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The “Dianabol” Decade

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The first of a series of articles on the "Dianabol" decade by Bruce Randall. In this instalment his focus is on the 'natural' lifters from the pre-steriod era of the 1960's. Also included is the article "Dope Ends Doctors Career". Craig Whitehead was a 1960's bodybuilder who competed in the AAU Mr America on multiple…

Hulking Advice (July 1981)

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Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #159 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Muscle Go Round (Winter 1975)

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This is the second issue of MuscleMag Internationals Muscle-Go-Round which provides all the gossip from around the bodybuilding traps. It is packed with great reading. A must read! Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 2) Fall…

April Clough “Beauty is not skin deep”

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April Clough, a model actress, from the 1980's shares her love with bodybuilding. April actually featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Arnold's Bodybuilding for Women". Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #73 - Muscle &…

Gironda (Winter 1975)

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Vince Gironda answers the readers questions. The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #114 - MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2)

Are you holding back your progress?

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Over enthusiasm can quickly overwhelm your training ability and lead to you overworking yourself in the gym. A great physique takes time to develop and your intensity of training must coincide to the amount of time you have to put into the gym for optimal results. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #104 -…

RAMBLIN THRU MUSCLEDOM (Nov 1971)

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This month the main feature is the 1971 AAU Jr Mr USA contest won by Pete Grymkowski. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #26 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #27 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #28 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #56 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #57 - Muscular Development (November 1971)

BOB’S SONG

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Rick Wayne puts pen to paper to tell how Bob Birdsong converted from Hollywood Hustler to Born Again Christian. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Ripped (November 1980)

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Clarence Bass answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #119 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

Muscles Amid The Magnolias

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A great article on female bodybuilding, Doris Barrilleaux and the "Superior Physique Association" SPA. The article also focuses on the Miss Tampa competition and its competitors. This is a must read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #94 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #95 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #96 -…

The Face of Bodybuilding is Fat- Free

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The face of a superstar bodybuilder bears scares of hours of torture sessions in the gym and years of total commitment to become a champion. Another great article by Rick Wayne. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #182 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #183 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #184 - Muscle…

RON NEFF-Champion Plus!

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The story of little know bodybuilder Ron Neff. Ron competed in the AAU during the 1970's. It's actually a great read. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #24 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #25 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #48 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #49 - Muscular Development (November 1971)