Muscular Development – Page 5 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Mr World

ContestsApril 11, 2024482Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 "Mr. World" contest was held before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious Veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens…

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

TrainingApril 11, 2024617Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Bent Arm Pullover on Bench, Raise on Toes with Heavy Barbell and the Reverse Push up above Floor. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

TrainingApril 11, 2024372Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Side Bend fir oblique development. Source: Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970)

A Super Forearm Builder

TrainingMarch 7, 2024495Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a much neglected body part. Learn how to build your forearms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 40 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 41 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 50 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 58 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 59 (Muscular Development Issue…

BodyBuilding Hints June 1972

TrainingFebruary 21, 2024447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Jumping While Holding Weights, Good Morning Exercise, Alternate Forward Raises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jun 1972) Page 12 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972) Page 13 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

InterviewsFebruary 18, 2024408Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on Jim Morris. Bill Pearl reached out to Jim and took him under his wing in preparation for the 1973 AAU Mr America contest. It5 must have worked perfectly as Jim won the title by a record margin whilst also being the eldest person to do so at the time. Source: Muscular…

Covermen… Chris Dickerson and Frank Colombera

InterviewsFebruary 17, 2024731Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Frank Colombera and Chris Dickerson. This article provides a great insight into both bodybuilders at the time. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jun 1972) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 58 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 59 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Jun…

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2024616Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Frank Colombera. Frank would go onto to win the national Australian title in 1972. Frank would also finish 4th & 3rd respectively in the 1970 & 1971 NABBA Mr Universe behind Chris Dickerson in the Short man class. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 8 (Muscular Development Issue Jul…

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024537Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a much neglected bodybuilding exercises for expanding the ribcage. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 50 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 51 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024381Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Straddle Hop with Barbell for calve development. Source: Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Jul 1970)

A Speedy Chest Course

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024411Views 1Like 0Comments

Put 3 inches in your chest in 1 month! Read this article to speedily add inches to your chest. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 27 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 63 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 64 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

BodyBuilding Hints July 1970

TrainingFebruary 11, 2024506Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Forward Raise with Dumbells, Lateral Raise with Dumbells and Phone Forward Raise. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Jul 1970)

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Mr World

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

A Super Forearm Builder

BodyBuilding Hints June 1972

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

Covermen… Chris Dickerson and Frank Colombera

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

The Secret of my Rib Cage Development

Explaining the Exercise – The Straddle Hop With Barbell

A Speedy Chest Course

BodyBuilding Hints July 1970

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