Arms – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

TrainingJune 7, 2025175Views 0Likes 0Comments

An Weider infomercial for the revolutionary "Weider Scott Curling Machine" and the "Weider Kambered Kurling Bar". These two pieces of equipment combined with the invaluable advice from Joe himself helped mould Larry Scott's arms into the greatest arms of his time. That's Joes story anyway. Enjoy the read. Source: Mr America (March 1969) Page #34…

which is the best way to train triceps?

TrainingJune 6, 2025179Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on the Tricep that references some of the routines and methodologies of past greats. 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 #96 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #97 -…

Wilkosz on Championship Forearms

TrainingMay 2, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on an often overlooked body part. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #49 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #51 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #52 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

Peak Contraction is the only sure way to massive High Biceps

TrainingApril 30, 2025278Views 0Likes 0Comments

Leroy Colbert explains how peak contraction exercises will build shapely and defined arms. Source: Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #26 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #27 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #46 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #47 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #48 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #49 - Muscle Power (September 1958)

How Doug Strohl Built 19″ Arms

TrainingApril 18, 2025235Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great arm training article that features Doug Strohl. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #18 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #19 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #51 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #52 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

TrainingApril 11, 2025292Views 1Like 0Comments

There have never been forearms like Casey's. Here's the lowdown on how he "Weiderized" them. "Almost from the time I first became interested in bodybuilding, I've been impressed with excellent forearm development. As a result, I've consistently emphasised forearm work in my training." - Casey Viator Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #66 -…

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

TrainingMarch 27, 2025325Views 1Like 0Comments

Rick Wayne pens one of his earlier articles and provides us with an instructional article outlining a routine to build a set of impressive arms. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #22 -…

Triceps

TrainingMarch 22, 2025280Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Walsh provides some insight into triceps training. The article also contains some excellent shots of Al Beckles training the body part. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #11 - Peak…

Astronomical Arms

TrainingMarch 11, 2025349Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent article on the evolution of arm size. In the 1940's a 14" arm would win a national title, the the 1950's an arm of 16" was considered 'out of this world'. However, by the late 1960's a new breed of bodybuilder beefed up the arm size to exceed 20"!. Leading the gang were…

Look for 22″ Muscular Arms… Soon Says Leroy Colbert

TrainingMarch 11, 2025309Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another article whereby Joe Weider takes an established star and makes wild claims that credit one of his 'Weider System Techniques' for their success. This time its the magnificent Leroy Colbert. Leroy goes to great lengths to credit Joe for the development of his exceptional arm! Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #20 - Muscle…

How to Get and Measure The Biggest Arms

TrainingFebruary 28, 2025266Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early article on arm development by 1955 NABBA Professional Mr Universe Leo Robert. Source: Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #18 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #19 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #40 - Muscle Power (September 1958) Page #41 - Muscle Power (September 1958)

My Hulking 23+ Arm Workout

TrainingFebruary 15, 2025191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno gives us the run down on his arm training and also hints at a possible return to competition at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #34 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #35 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #36 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #37 -…

Tag: Arms

Larry Scott and the famous “Scott Curl”

which is the best way to train triceps?

Wilkosz on Championship Forearms

Peak Contraction is the only sure way to massive High Biceps

How Doug Strohl Built 19″ Arms

How to get… Steel-Cord Forearms

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

Triceps

Astronomical Arms

Look for 22″ Muscular Arms… Soon Says Leroy Colbert

How to Get and Measure The Biggest Arms

My Hulking 23+ Arm Workout

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