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Advanced Training for the Chest

TrainingApril 21, 2025321Views 0Likes 0Comments

Julian Blommaert pens an interesting piece on Chest Development amongst other training techniques. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No. 9) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker - Volume 1 Issue 9 Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker - Volume 1 Issue 9 Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker - Volume 1 Issue 9

To Squat or Not to Squat?

TrainingApril 20, 2025289Views 0Likes 0Comments

To squat or not to squat? The bodybuilder and many others will find the answer here - study the article and apply what is appropriate in your case. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No. 9) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker - Volume 1 Issue 9 Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker - Volume 1…

How Doug Strohl Built 19″ Arms

TrainingApril 18, 2025410Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great arm training article that features Doug Strohl. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #18 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #19 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #51 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #52 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

Build Them with the Weider Power Stands

TrainingApril 16, 2025294Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider puts pen to paper to promote the merits of the "Weider Power Stand". Source: Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #14 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #15 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #16 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #32 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #33 - Muscle Power (September 1958)

Your Muscles Never Had It So Good!

TrainingApril 14, 2025249Views 0Likes 0Comments

An instructional article promoting the Weider 3-in-1 Home Gym. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #22 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #23 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #24 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #25 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #62 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #64 - Mr America (June 1962)

How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

TrainingApril 11, 2025440Views 1Like 0Comments

There have never been forearms like Casey's. Here's the lowdown on how he "Weiderized" them. "Almost from the time I first became interested in bodybuilding, I've been impressed with excellent forearm development. As a result, I've consistently emphasised forearm work in my training." - Casey Viator Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #66 -…

Full Squat or Half Squat

TrainingApril 10, 2025268Views 0Likes 0Comments

A 1963 article on the safety of squatting and recommended techniques. Source: Mr America (May 1963) Page #30 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #31 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #46 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #47 - Mr America (May 1963)

Muscle by Muscle More Legs

TrainingApril 9, 2025304Views 0Likes 0Comments

The second part of a series of great articles to help improve your lower body development. Note that the feature page of the article has been signed by Frank Richard wishing Armando all the best. This article was provided by Armando Buttigieg as part of an electronic donation of his collection of Peak Muscle Maker…

Muscle by Muscle LEGS

TrainingApril 8, 2025321Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article to help improve lower body development. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #29 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #30 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #31 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7

The Lion of Lebanon’s approach to… BUILDING MUSCULAR THIGHS

TrainingApril 7, 2025462Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article whereby Samir Bannout share the secrets to his amazing leg development. He also outlines his training routine in detail in this great read. "Squatting and hard work are the key elements in this super-effective thigh routine." Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #52 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #53 -…

Corrective Chest Training

TrainingApril 7, 2025417Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is an interesting article that places the focus on rib box and should width expansion as a prerequisite to specific chest development. This article was provided by Armando Buttigieg as part of an electronic donation of his collection of Peak Muscle Maker magazines. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8 Page #26 - Peak Muscle…

Bob Walker Abdominals

TrainingApril 6, 2025275Views 0Likes 0Comments

1950's bodybuilder Bob Walker shows how he developed his prize winning mid-section. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #17 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #31 - Muscle Power (November 1957)