Interviews – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Muscle Go Round (July 1984)

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All the news from the bodybuilding scene. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)

AUSSIE ARCHIVES Report: Clyde Bird

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Clyde Bird is an Australian bodybuilding icon and is spoken about by past champions as a mythical larger-than-life character. No sooner had he arrived he vanished. Clyde dropped out of the sport shortly after appearing to have the bodybuilding world at his feet. Clyde has since passed but I hope by re-publishing articles of Clyde…

Muscle Go Round (Fall 1974)

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The very first issue of MuscleMag Internationals Muscle-Go-Round which provides all the gossip from around the bodybuilding traps. This first issue is packed with great reading. Especially for all those Australians out there. a must read! Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine…

Lets Gossip (Nov 1957)

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Earle Leiderman provides the muscle gossip from November 1957. The focus this month is on Doug Hepburn and Paul Anderson. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #12 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #13 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #34 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #35 - Muscle Power (November 1957)

Windows of Growth

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Larry Scott pens an article on the 'Windows of Growth Principle'. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #45 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #47 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #48 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #59 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #60 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973)

LOSE THAT EXTRA FAT AND definition MAKE YOUR MUSCLES SHOW!

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For a long time 'experts' and 'authorities' advocated that long enduring exercise is the way to bring the body to peak definition. However, we all now know the answer is in your diet. Enjoy this 1974 article that addresses the matter and still hold true today! Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious…

The Ideal Physique

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An excellent article by Dave Webster on what was considered the ideal physique. The article itself deal with the evolution of the physique throughout the history of bodybuilding. It starts with the first contests from the 1880's when pioneers like Professor Louis Attila travelled the world inspiring young men to think of health and…

News News News (Muscle Australia Issue 9)

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News for around the traps of Australian Bodybuilding. A great little piece from 1981. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #48 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #49 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #50 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Al Roy Another Natural Success

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An interview with little known Canadian natural bodybuilder Al Roy. A great read! Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #74 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #75 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #76 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #77 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #80 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

History of the Muscle Movies

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An exceptional article on Steve Reeves and his successful movie career. H had a magnificent run from 1957 (Hercules) to 1963 (Slave The Son of Hercules). In all I believe he made 10 movies. This article also has some fantastic reproductions of many of the Movie Promotional Posters for Reeves films. This is part…

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

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Frank Burwash gives insight into a Roger Walker seminar from 1981. We are fortunate to have Roger share his knowledge and experiences on a regular basis on this website. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Try these foods for Massive Muscles, Dynamic Energy and Herculean Power!

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You are what you eat. This 1958 article provides for some sound reading. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #16 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #17 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #42 - Muscle Power (March 1958)