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The Great Arms Race

Here is a arm routine from 1980.  Superstar Casey Viator shares his routine for peak development! The multiple exercise and set routine is a far cry from the Heavy Duty principles that most new fans assume he adopted for his career. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)  Page #8 - Muscle…

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1978 NABBA Mr Universe

The 1978 NABBA Mr Universe for both Amateur and Professional competitors was held in London England.  Bertil Fox would outpoint Serge Nubret for the Professional title whilst Dave Johns would win the overall Amateur title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #64 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #65 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #66 -…

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I challenge you Casey Viator

The muscle magazine wars were well underway.  Weider had his stars and promoted them heavily in both his magazines and the advertisements within them.  Hoffman (Muscular Development), Redar (Iron Man) and Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated) were the competition and promoted the stars that Weider couldn't entice or overlooked.  Casey Viator was the next big thing…

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1971 Mr America Contest

Casey Viator, still a teenager, wins the 1971 AAU Mr America, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this great honor.  His victory was dominate.  He would finish 27 points clear of his nearest rival, the very capable Pete Grymkowski.  He would also win the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Best Back, Best Chest and Best Legs…

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1970 Mr America Report

Great article on the 1970 Mr America title.  Chris Dickerson wins the title from Ken Waller and a very young Casey Viator in third. Source: Muscular Development (Sep 1970) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Sep 1970) Page #33 - Muscular Development (Sep 1970) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Sep 1970) Page #35 - Muscular Development (Sep 1970) Page #38…

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The Colorado Experiment

The experiment was conducted at the Colorado State University in May of 1973. Casey added 45lbs to his frame in 28 days using only Nautilus Equipment. This equipment was designed to provide all of the requirements of full range, rotary form, automatic variable, direct resistance. Casey weighed 167lbs on May 1, and after the 28 days…

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