Silver Era – Vintage Body Building Magazines

A point of debate….

InterviewsSeptember 25, 2025106Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that focuses on the merits of the strongman of the early 1900's. The article also includes some fascinating photos of the strongmen of the era. Source: Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #26 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #27 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #60 - Muscular Development (April 1967) Page #61 - Muscular…

If It Hadn’t Been for Oscar

InterviewsSeptember 13, 2024501Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Oscar Heidenstam that tracks his childhood to early adulthood. Source: Health & Strength (August 1967) Page #12 - Health & Strength (Aug 1967) Page #13 - Health & Strength (Aug 1967) Page #14 - Health & Strength (Aug 1967)

Steve’s Magic Casts A 20 Year Spell

InterviewsSeptember 12, 2024668Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Steve Reeves 20 years after he won the Mr America Title. Oscar Heidenstam does a great job and gives a first hand account of his time with Steve at the 1948 and 1950 Mr Universe contests Source: Health & Strength (August 1967) Page #7 - Health & Strength (Aug 1967) Page #8…

Steve Stanko – The Passing of a Legend

InterviewsJuly 15, 2024542Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Steve Stanko by John Grimek after his passing. Steve won the 1944 AAU Mr America and the 1947 Mr Universe. John goes into detail of Steve's history and pays tribute to this star of the silver era of bodybuilding. Source: Muscular Development (April 1979) Page #16 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979) Page #17…

BodyBuilding Hints April 1974

TrainingJuly 11, 2024446Views 1Like 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Arm Benders, off center bench presses and calve raises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue April 1974) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Apr 1974) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Apr 1974)

BodyBuilding Hints November 1973

TrainingJuly 2, 2024565Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Alternate Dumbells Press on Bench, Head Raise with Headstrap while Kneeling on Bench and Side Raise while Lying on Incline Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Nov 1973) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Nov 1973) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Nov 1973)

The Best Exercises – Pro… Con…

TrainingApril 14, 2024552Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article provides the pro's and con's of the squat, bench press and preacher curl. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #18 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970)

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

TrainingApril 14, 2024714Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that reveals the methodologies to training arms from some of the greats. Reeves, Park, Scott and Pearl amongst others are discussed in this excellent training article. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #8 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #9 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 -…

Explaining the Exercise – The Decline Press

TrainingApril 13, 2024546Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Decline Press for chest development. Source: Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #23 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970)

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

TrainingApril 13, 2024634Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Half Sit Up and Half Leg Raise, Rowing Motion while Bent Forward and the One Arm Dumbell Raise while Lying on Side. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Mar 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Mar…

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)

Tag: Silver Era

A point of debate….

If It Hadn’t Been for Oscar

Steve’s Magic Casts A 20 Year Spell

Steve Stanko – The Passing of a Legend

BodyBuilding Hints April 1974

BodyBuilding Hints November 1973

The Best Exercises – Pro… Con…

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

Explaining the Exercise – The Decline Press

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

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