Female Bodybuilding – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Laura Combes The New Breed?

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Chris Lund joins Laura Combes during one of her training sessions. A great article that provides some insight into one of the greats of female bodybuilding from the late 70's / early 80's. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #72 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #73 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #74 - MuscleMag International…

She Chat (V1N8)

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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

Women’s News Vol.2 No.5

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Carole Graham keeps the readers abreast of all the happenings in women's bodybuilding. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #16 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #17 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #18 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Women’s View (Vol.1 No.2)

InterviewsMarch 21, 202575Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is on Pauline Rawson. She would become a regular in Peak Muscle Maker and appear on multiple covers of the magazine. Article donated by Armando Buttigieg. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker …

She Chat (October 1969)

InterviewsMarch 17, 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is the blonde, weight trained beauty Pauline Young. Pauline was the winner of multiple figure contest during the 1960's. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

InterviewsMarch 14, 202579Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is Pat Wheeldon the 1969 Miss British Isles. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 4 (September 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969)

Women News (V2 N3)

InterviewsMarch 12, 202568Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carol Graham provides both local and international updates on Women's Bodybuilding. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #13 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #15 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Women and Weights

InterviewsMarch 9, 202579Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article penned at the beginning of Female Bodybuilding in Australia. The article tried to dispel the myths associated with the sport at the time. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #39 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2)

Sex and Fitness

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An article on the benefits and differences of strength training to both men and women. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #67 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #149 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #150 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

ContestsFebruary 16, 2025173Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Caesar’s World Cup for Women was the backdrop for the film “Pumping Iron II”. The contest was also the platform for the controversial debut of Australian Powerlifting World Record Holder Bev Francis. Bev lowered her weight from 190lbs to a rock hard 130lbs for the contest. Carla Dunlap, the reigning Ms Olympia champion…

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

InterviewsFebruary 4, 202595Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition focuses on bust, waist and thighs. The article also features a photo of Jackie Renia (Nubret). Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2…

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

TrainingJanuary 27, 2025177Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scotland's glamourous strong girl, Sadie McIntosh, shows the girls how to build a bust like Marilyn Monroe with dumbells. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #12 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #13 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

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Laura Combes The New Breed?

She Chat (V1N8)

Women’s News Vol.2 No.5

Women’s View (Vol.1 No.2)

She Chat (October 1969)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

Women News (V2 N3)

Women and Weights

Sex and Fitness

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

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