Lou Ferrigno – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Meet Louie Ferrigno

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An early Weider article on Lou Ferrigno shortly after his 1973 IFBB Mr America victory. Once again Joe takes full credit for Lou's development despite his prior links to Dan Laurie and the WBBG. This would also be Ferrigno's 1st appearance on a Weider Publication Cover. I have included this at the conclusion of…

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

ContestsSeptember 6, 2025106Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1973 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would claim his 4th title. Sergio Oliva was a noticeable absentee. New sensation Lou Ferrigno would win the Mr America title at the tender age of 21 and instantly be tagged as the heir apparent to the might Schwarzenegger. Finally Ken Waller would take…

Hulking Advice (July 1981)

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Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #159 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Hulking Advice (November 1980)

InterviewsJuly 27, 2025112Views 0Likes 0Comments

Big Lou addresses the readers questions. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

What’s New, Lou?

InterviewsJuly 4, 2025172Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno opens up about his new found fame as the 'Hulk' and his marriage to Carla Green Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #8 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #9 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #177 -…

The Return of Hercules

InterviewsMay 22, 2025386Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund catches up with Lou Ferrigno and discusses his training and diet in the build up to his 1983 Hercules move. The movie received largely negative reviews from critics but Lou definately looked the part. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #42 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #43…

Lou Ferrigno’s Incredible HULKING MASS AND POWER COURSE

TrainingApril 25, 2025546Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gaining muscular body weight and strength is a difficult task. If it wasn't, everyone would look like he Incredible Hulk and be able to lift like Vasili Alekseev. It is, however, possible to gain both muscle mass and strength at an acceptable rate of speed if you go about it correctly. Big Lou Ferrigno shows…

Advice from the Pro’s Lou Ferrigno (July 1984)

InterviewsApril 22, 2025212Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #28 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)

Advice from the Pros (Apr 1985)

InterviewsApril 2, 2025226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #77 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

My Hulking 23+ Arm Workout

TrainingFebruary 15, 2025298Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno gives us the run down on his arm training and also hints at a possible return to competition at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #34 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #35 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #36 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #37 -…

Mr Universe Speaks Out on Drugs

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2025328Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno provides his views on steroids. Ferrigno claims hie gained 100 pounds from 1969 to 1973 drug free. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1975) Page #8 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #9 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #58 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)