Editorial – Page 2 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Great Ones Four

InterviewsApril 11, 2025208Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent 1962 editorial on Steve Reeves, Jack Delinger, Leroy Colbert and Chuck Sipes. Four of the legendary musclemen of the era. Source: Mr America (May 1962) Page #7 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #52 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #55 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #81 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #82 - Mr…

Olev Annus Soviet Superstar

InterviewsApril 9, 2025126Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great profile article on Russian bodybuilder Olev Annus. It was his first mainstream exposure in a Western Bodybuilding magazine. Several years after the article, Annus would capture the 1987 NABBA Professional Mr Universe ahead of the likes of Jeff King, Vince Brown, Thierry Pastel and Johnny Fuller. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page…

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

InterviewsApril 9, 202562Views 0Likes 0Comments

Latest news from Australia, New Zealand and the Rest of the World. Source: Mr America (May 1963) Page #7 - Mr America (May 1963) Page #34 - Mr America (May 1963)

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

InterviewsApril 8, 2025127Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article on Tom Platz. It touches on his introduction to bodybuilding, his early competitions and his ultimate success at the 1978 IFBB Mr Universe. "Becoming a top bodybuilder was more than desire," Tom says now in retrospect. "For me it was an intrinsic need, as basic as eating and sleeping, something I had…

Unleashing the Physique (April 1985)

InterviewsApril 7, 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

InterviewsApril 7, 20254Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ray Mentzer discusses the subject of whether steroids are worth the risk. Ultimately, in his case I would say no. They most probably contributed to this his ultimate health decline both mentally and physically. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #34 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #35 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page…

The Best of British

InterviewsApril 6, 202560Views 0Likes 0Comments

British bodybuilder Andrew Searle provides his training and diet plan. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #74 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #75 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #76 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

She Chat (V1N8)

InterviewsApril 6, 202551Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition of She Chat introduces Patricia Dulley to the readers. 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 #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8 Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.8

Mighty Mo

InterviewsApril 5, 202586Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview with Moses Maldonado. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #52 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #53 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #55 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Close Up – Roy Callender

InterviewsApril 5, 2025107Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on a 23 year old Roy Callender in the lead up to the 1970 IFBB Mr World. Roy would finish 2nd in his class to Rick Wayne at the contest. He would compete in the NABBA Mr Universe the following year taking a respectful 2nd behind Albert Beckles in his class. This…

Sensational! Serge Jacobs from Belgium

InterviewsApril 5, 202579Views 0Likes 0Comments

Serge Jacobs corresponds with Wag Bennett shortly after his 3rd place to Frank Zane at the 1969 Mr World. Serge was the premier bodybuilder from Belgium at the time. He would win his national title on multiple occasions between 1967 and 1970. He would then be a mainstay at the IFBB Mr Universe competition from…

Garry’s Corner (Apr 1985)

InterviewsApril 4, 202555Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month Garry focuses on the importance of stretching. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #85 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Tag: Editorial

Great Ones Four

Olev Annus Soviet Superstar

Flex and Chatter (May 1963)

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

Unleashing the Physique (April 1985)

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

The Best of British

She Chat (V1N8)

Mighty Mo

Close Up – Roy Callender

Sensational! Serge Jacobs from Belgium

Garry’s Corner (Apr 1985)

a look back at bodybuilding history