A fine exercise that can be incorporated into any bodybuilding routine if done correctly. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972)
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A great article on beginning bodybuilding by Oscar Heidenstam. Oscar was a competitive bodybuilder whose career spanned 3 decades. In 1937 he won his national title (Mr Britain). He would go on to participate in the first NABBA Universe won by John Grimek in 1948 and also participate in the 1950 and 1951 NABBA…
A late 1950's article that focuses on pressing power and development to improve your muscle, power, posture, balance and poise. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957)
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Frank Richard shares his stories from his time in California during the late 1960's. In this excellent article he compares the training of the British Bodybuilder to those of his American counterpart. A great read! Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11)
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An Weider infomercial for the revolutionary "Weider Scott Curling Machine" and the "Weider Kambered Kurling Bar". These two pieces of equipment combined with the invaluable advice from Joe himself helped mould Larry Scott's arms into the greatest arms of his time. That's Joes story anyway. Enjoy the read. Source: Mr America (March 1969)
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An excellent article on the Tricep that references some of the routines and methodologies of past greats. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974
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Australian Bodybuilding Legend Peter McCarthy provides illustrational guidance on how to build massive shoulders. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982
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The complete story of calve training. What a read. Robert Kennedy does a great job with this article. He references both the calve development and training of the immortal's Reg Park and Steve Reeves in putting together this classic! The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2)
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Reg Park discusses how to develop complete barn-door deltoids. He provides insight into his introduction to bodybuilding and his early shoulder training. Fascinating reading! The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2)
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Joe Weider puts pen to paper with an Weider Principal. In this 1957 version of the Forced Reps System he actually suggests you count backward from your target to get a physiological advantage to reach your target. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957)
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The exercises featured this month the Front Squat with Barbell, Leg Pull-Up to the Chest while Seated and the Pullover on the Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972)
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This month the focus is on the bent arm lateral raise, lying leg curl with barbell and dips on the parallel bars. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972)
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