Joe Weider – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Weider is a Trip

InterviewsJuly 15, 2025155Views 0Likes 0Comments

A must read for all! Rick Wayne pens this article in 1975 for Muscle Mag International. It is a marvellous read that is set around Wayne's first visit to Weider's Southern Californian offices. The article, amongst other things, focuses on his early dealing with Joe and the Weider organisation. The article was…

ARNOLD AND JOE

InterviewsJune 28, 2025226Views 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)

I Am Joe’s Thigh

InterviewsJanuary 10, 2025293Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider pens an unusual piece on the thigh. An interesting read. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1975) Page #16 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #17 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #60 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #61 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975)

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

InterviewsDecember 12, 2024439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Armand Tanny pens a piece on the man that sculptured the infamous 'Weider Bronze'. The article to the surprise of none, doesn't make mention that Robby Robinsons magnificent bust was used for the bronze. I have attached a whole heap of interesting addendums to this article. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (November 1979)…

The World Famous Weider Muscle Building Principles

ContestsJuly 2, 2024447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider provides insight on muscle building principles that were created at the Weider Research Clinic. Could you just imagine Joe and a number of white coated researchers running around testing and perfecting the exercise principles of bodybuilding! It a wonder Joe and his team didn't beat the American government to the moon. Source: Mr…

It’s High Time We Came Down to Earth

InterviewsJune 9, 2024257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another self serving and self promoting article by Joe Wieder. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #60 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #61 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #106 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Weider Heads West

InterviewsMay 22, 2024233Views 0Likes 0Comments

An Article by Joe Weider advising his readers of the relocation of his head office from New York to California. Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #7 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #51 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #52 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971)

A Man and his Dream

InterviewsFebruary 29, 2024276Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial by Rick Wayne on the path of Joe Weider from a frail child in 1934 to his current status in 1981. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #56 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #57 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #145 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #146 - Muscle…

Bertil Fox Has Become a Believer

InterviewsFebruary 29, 2024443Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article by Rick Wayne discusses Joe Weider's impact on Bertil Fox shortly after his move to the IFBB from NABBA. Propaganda or Fact? Who knows! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Jan 82 Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Jan 1982) Page…

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Weider is a Trip

ARNOLD AND JOE

I Am Joe’s Thigh

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

The World Famous Weider Muscle Building Principles

It’s High Time We Came Down to Earth

Weider Heads West

A Man and his Dream

Bertil Fox Has Become a Believer

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