Arnold Schwarzenegger – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Big Arnold’s Definition Breakthrough

InterviewsSeptember 18, 2025313Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article by Joe Weider whereby he ( potentially fictitiously) provides Arnold guidance on improving his definition for competition. He references both a training routine and diet advice. The diet is referenced as the D.D.D. (Dazzling Definition Diet) which is basically an adaptation of the "meat and water diet". Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle…

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Developed his Mind-Blowing Calves (Part 1)

TrainingSeptember 9, 2025319Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview between Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger on Arnold's philosophy on training calves. Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 36 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 37 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 38 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 39 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1974) Page 56 - Muscle Builder Power…

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

ContestsSeptember 6, 2025172Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1973 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would claim his 4th title. Sergio Oliva was a noticeable absentee. New sensation Lou Ferrigno would win the Mr America title at the tender age of 21 and instantly be tagged as the heir apparent to the might Schwarzenegger. Finally Ken Waller would take…

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

ContestsAugust 29, 2025313Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is a reprint of the iconic scathing synopsis of the 1980 Mr Olympia by Frank Burwash. The article originally appeared in the 6th Issue of Rocco Oppedisano's "Muscle Australia" in November 1980 as a one page flash report without any photos. It was short, sharp and to the point. The article was that…

Ask the Champ (July 1981)

InterviewsAugust 7, 2025163Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #39 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #111 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #110 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Ask the Champ (November 1980)

InterviewsAugust 4, 2025235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold addresses the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #139 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #111 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

ARNOLD AND JOE

InterviewsJune 28, 2025307Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that highlights the bond between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Weider. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #84 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #85 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

ASK THE CHAMP (July 1980)

InterviewsJune 19, 2025254Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #88 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #167 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Shoulders like a Greek God’s

TrainingJune 18, 2025375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his shoulder routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #24 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #25 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #27 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #165 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

The Universe Weekend!

ContestsJune 7, 2025285Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ivan Dumbar provides a unique contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Frank Zane would win the amateur title, Arnold Schwarzenegger the professional crown whilst Christine Zane would win the Miss Bikini title. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #33 - Peak…

Contest Pumping

InterviewsMay 3, 2025322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Kennedy pens an article on the pre-contest pump up. The article includes some magnificent backstage photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dave Draper and Franco Columbu amongst others. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #36 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 1) Page #39 - MuscleMag International…

World Championships Report

ContestsApril 27, 2025306Views 0Likes 0Comments

Weightlifting history was made at this event when Russian Vasily Alexeev became the first man to clean and jerk 500lbs! In conjunction with the World Championships the Amateur and Professional Mr World Bodybuilding contest was held. The amateur winner was Ken Waller (USA) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Austria) would win the professional title defeating Sergio Oliva…

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Big Arnold’s Definition Breakthrough

How Arnold Schwarzenegger Developed his Mind-Blowing Calves (Part 1)

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

Ask the Champ (July 1981)

Ask the Champ (November 1980)

ARNOLD AND JOE

ASK THE CHAMP (July 1980)

Shoulders like a Greek God’s

The Universe Weekend!

Contest Pumping

World Championships Report

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