Roger Walker – Vintage Body Building Magazines

My Training Philosophy

TrainingJune 18, 2025394Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Walker puts pen to paper to share his training and diet philosophies. A rare article from the Herculean Australian that I am very excited to present. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #13 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #135 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

Walker Surprise

ContestsJune 8, 2025283Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Walker, flew down from Sydney to win the 1981 P.B.B.I. Mr East Coast and the $1000 cash prize, which shocked the other P.B.B.I. professionals entered into the event. Roger had been booked to conduct seminars at Frank Burwash's Gym and his entry was kept from the other competitors to avoid any late withdrawals. The…

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

Olympian Food for Thought

InterviewsJune 6, 2025306Views 0Likes 0Comments

This report is based upon the Roger Walker seminar given at Frank Burwash's Lifestyle Centre in Dandenong during August 1981, a week after Roger's triumph in the Mr. East Coast contest when he won not only the title of Mr. East Coast but every body part category as well! If anyone recall's attending please drop…

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

InterviewsMay 14, 2025347Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash gives insight into a Roger Walker seminar from 1981. We are fortunate to have Roger share his knowledge and experiences on a regular basis on this website. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

ContestsJanuary 17, 2025546Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Pro Mr Universe. Dennis Tinerino would narrowly take the title ahead of Roger Walker. The magnificent Tony Pearson would take third. Both Bill Pearl and the injured Bertil Fox would guest pose whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide the seminar of the century. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

Roger Walker’s Rugged Back

TrainingOctober 20, 2024619Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian Roger Walker shares his back routine in a rare appearance in a Weider publication. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #40 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #41-Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #42 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #43-Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #101 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024569Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy recalls the Australian teams presence at the 1975 Mr Olmypia and Mr Universe at Pretoria South Africa. Australian Roger Walker would finish second in his class behind the overall winner Ken Waller. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #36 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #37 - Muscle…

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

TrainingAugust 27, 2024599Views 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)

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

TrainingAugust 15, 2024461Views 0Likes 0Comments

A comprehensive report on the 1975 IFBB Mr Universe. This contest was predominately featured in 'Pumping Iron'. It must be noted that the article incorrectly refers to Danny Padilla as being a guest poser. In actual fact, he was excluded from the short man category to enable two American's in the tall man class. This…

More About the Olympia

ContestsJune 10, 2024628Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1980 Mr Olympia by Australian correspondent Vince Basile. A very good analysis that is well worth the read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #24 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #25 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #26 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #71 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #72 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #74 -…

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

InterviewsJune 9, 2024516Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Roger Walker. It provides a bit of a history on him and also outlines his training for the 1980 Mr Olympia contest. A must read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #12 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #13 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #14 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #87 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #88…

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My Training Philosophy

Walker Surprise

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

Olympian Food for Thought

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

Roger Walker’s Rugged Back

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

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

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

More About the Olympia

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

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