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Laura Combes The New Breed?

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…

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Strong And Graceful

Women's Bodybuilding was still in its infancy and at a crossroad.  Laura Combes would win the 1980 American Women's Championship with large and defined muscles.  Some thought such a physique should be penalized, however most were strongly opposed to this suggestion.  This is an excellent article that discusses the plight of Women's competition in the…

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Ms America Contest

A short contest report on the 1980 American Female Bodybuilding Championships.  Laura Combes would win the title ahead of pre competition favorite Claudia Wilburn. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #66 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981)

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Laura Combes

Laura Combes won the 1980 American Women's Championship.  This article was done after this victory and give you a bit of background on Laura and her training with Richard Baldwin. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)  Page #40 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #41 - Muscle &…

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