Steroids – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The “Dianabol” Decade

InterviewsAugust 21, 202589Views 0Likes 0Comments

The first of a series of articles on the "Dianabol" decade by Bruce Randall. In this instalment his focus is on the 'natural' lifters from the pre-steriod era of the 1960's. Also included is the article "Dope Ends Doctors Career". Craig Whitehead was a 1960's bodybuilder who competed in the AAU Mr America on multiple…

Anabolic’s Miracle or Myth?

InterviewsJuly 21, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on steroid usage in the late 1960's / early 1970's that spells out the risks and benefits. A cautionary tale considering the current state of steroid abuse. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1…

Turn Your Back On Steroids

InterviewsMay 23, 2025250Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article from 1974 on the effects and risks associated with anobolic steroids. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Issue…

Look before you leap

InterviewsApril 25, 2025243Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Warning About Tissue Building Drugs by PEARY RADER, Editor of /RON MAN and foremost Authority on Bodybuilding Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #6 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #7 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9)

Don’t Get Hooked

InterviewsApril 19, 2025210Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on steroids and there potential health impacts. Source: Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #23 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #24 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970)

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

InterviewsApril 7, 2025188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ray Mentzer discusses the subject of whether steroids are worth the risk. Ultimately, in his case I would say no. They most probably contributed to this his ultimate health decline both mentally and physically. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #34 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #35 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page…

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids in Bodybuilding and Sport

InterviewsMarch 11, 2025195Views 0Likes 0Comments

Part II of an in-depth analysis of steroids in bodybuilding and sport. I will endeavor to publish Part I in due course. To date I don't have the publication. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #45 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #46 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

Mr Universe Speaks Out on Drugs

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2025304Views 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)

Pro Bodybuilding: Apocalypse Soon

InterviewsJanuary 7, 2025289Views 0Likes 0Comments

Armand Tanny discusses the potential that bodybuilders could abandon all restraint with steroid use in their quest for fame and fortune. This article hits home threats that were plaguing the sport in 1980. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #94 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #95 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #162…

Steroids: Is the Danger Real or Overrated?

InterviewsDecember 28, 2024203Views 0Likes 0Comments

Doctor James Wright provides his take on this very controversial topic. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #76 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #77 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #167 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #167 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Damn The Steroid!

InterviewsNovember 9, 2024309Views 0Likes 0Comments

An indepth medical report by Dr Franco Columbu to help decide if or not to use Anabolic Steroids. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #44 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #45 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #46 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #47 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #77 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #87 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

The Demise of Tom Sansone Mr America 1958

InterviewsAugust 6, 2024775Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Sansone was the winner of the 1958 AAU Mr America and the 1963 NABBA Universe. Post competition Tom continued to hold an impressive physique. It was rumored he was addicted to steroids. Unfortunately Tom passed away on the 16 October 1974, at the tender age of 38. This article draws a link to his…

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The “Dianabol” Decade

Anabolic’s Miracle or Myth?

Turn Your Back On Steroids

Look before you leap

Don’t Get Hooked

The never-ending question: WHAT ABOUT ANABOLIC STEROIDS?

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids in Bodybuilding and Sport

Mr Universe Speaks Out on Drugs

Pro Bodybuilding: Apocalypse Soon

Steroids: Is the Danger Real or Overrated?

Damn The Steroid!

The Demise of Tom Sansone Mr America 1958

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