Muscular Development – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Muscular Development Magazine: Devoted to the science of Bodybuilding

InterviewsSeptember 22, 2025180Views 1Like 0Comments

In January 1964 Muscular Development Magazine was launched. In this post I provide the cover, an editorial by editor John Grimek and a list of well wishes and congratulations by a host of bodybuildings elite on the launch of the magazine. John Grimek goes on to state the AIM of the magazine: "In launching…

USSR’s Top Ranking Bodybuilder

InterviewsSeptember 3, 2024456Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on rugged Soviet bodybuilder Anatoly Osipov. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #27 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #55 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #56 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Primm & Proper

InterviewsSeptember 3, 2024530Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial introducing newcomer Jeff Primm. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #42 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #43 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Conan the Barbarian

InterviewsSeptember 2, 2024637Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Arnold Schwarzenegger's first major motion picture film "Conan The Barbarian". Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #38 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #39 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #54 - Muscular Development (Aug…

Doug Jurich 1980 Mr Los Angeles

InterviewsSeptember 1, 2024336Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Doug Jukich the 1980 Mr Los Angeles winner. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Larry Manuel Bodybuilding It’s His Way of Life!

InterviewsSeptember 1, 2024317Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Larry Manual. Larry competed in the 1980 AAU Mr America and placed 4th in his class. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #12 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #13 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #14 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #60 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Are Women Bodybuilders too Muscular?

InterviewsSeptember 1, 2024333Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on the controversy and early criteria for women's physique contest. The early 1980's saw the popularization of women's bodybuilding. This article provides a great insight into public opinion at the time. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #24 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #25 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #57 - Muscular Development…

Charlie Buser “Pure” Champion

InterviewsAugust 27, 2024548Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 3rd April 1982 saw the introduction of the first Natural Mr Universe contest. This article focuses on the first winner of the title Charlie Buser. In the 8 weeks leading up to the contest Charlie packed 6lbs of muscle to his frame whilst reducing his body fat by 13lbs. This is how he did…

Roger Walker Australia’s Physique Champion Discusses his Chest and Triceps Workout

TrainingAugust 27, 2024699Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Walker provides insight into his Chest and Triceps training. A great article on one of the Australian greats of bodybuilding. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #47 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

Auby Paulick

ContestsAugust 24, 2024435Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short editorial on Auby Paulick. One of the most muscular women of her time. Auby would finish 2nd to Rachel McLish at the inaugural Ms Olympia in 1980. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #33 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981)

Ms America Contest

ContestsAugust 24, 2024374Views 0Likes 0Comments

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)

‘Half Man, Half Hulk’… But All Lou Ferrigno

InterviewsAugust 24, 2024655Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent interview with Lou Ferrigno. Lou touches on his steroid usage and his issues with the 'Pumping Iron' documentary. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #43 - Muscular Development (Feb…

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Muscular Development Magazine: Devoted to the science of Bodybuilding

USSR’s Top Ranking Bodybuilder

Primm & Proper

Conan the Barbarian

Doug Jurich 1980 Mr Los Angeles

Larry Manuel Bodybuilding It’s His Way of Life!

Are Women Bodybuilders too Muscular?

Charlie Buser “Pure” Champion

Roger Walker Australia’s Physique Champion Discusses his Chest and Triceps Workout

Auby Paulick

Ms America Contest

‘Half Man, Half Hulk’… But All Lou Ferrigno

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