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Bodybuilding Hints (Oct 1970)

TrainingMay 30, 2025136Views 0Likes 0Comments

The exercises featured this month the Front Squat with Barbell, Leg Pull-Up to the Chest while Seated and the Pullover on the Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 18 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 18 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

How Does Al Beckles Train his Super Back and his Massive Chest

TrainingMay 8, 2025315Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund provides an excellent overview of Al Beckles chest and back training routine. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #27 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #28 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

TrainingApril 28, 2025168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Malcom Brenner shares his back and shoulder routine. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #30 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #31 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #32 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #33 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #72 - Mr America (June 1962)

Successful Chest and Back Training

TrainingApril 25, 2025190Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Shealy shares his chest and back training routine. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #22 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #44 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #48 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #50 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

TrainingApril 21, 2025277Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider provides insight in four exercises for building bigger muscles. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #34 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #35 - Mr America (June 1962)

Chins – the key to greatness

TrainingMarch 25, 2025274Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva provides some helpful pointers that will help you develop a broader and more impressive back. This article is most probably 'ghost written' as Sergio goes to great lengths to praise Joe Weider and the Weider Research Clinic whilst also promoting Weider products! Despite this, the article is still full of great information. Source:…

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

TrainingJanuary 20, 2025376Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares the time he trained back and biceps with Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page…

Training Your Back

TrainingDecember 27, 2024260Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bits and Pieces from around the bodybuilding circles. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #89 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #90 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #91 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

TrainingDecember 26, 2024314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gladys Portugues shares her back routine in preparation for the 1984 Ms Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #20 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #21 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

“V” Shape For A Winning Look

TrainingDecember 21, 2024207Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mandy Tanny shares the importance of back training for women. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #38 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #39 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #40 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #151 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #152 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Muscle By Muscle LATS

TrainingDecember 12, 2024218Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some guidance on back development training. This article has some fantastic photo's of the stars of the day. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #19 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #20 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #21 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #22 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

The Rugged Back

TrainingNovember 20, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Andreas Cahling provides insight into his back training routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #186 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #187 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #188 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #189 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #56 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #126 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

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Bodybuilding Hints (Oct 1970)

How Does Al Beckles Train his Super Back and his Massive Chest

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

Successful Chest and Back Training

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

Chins – the key to greatness

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

Training Your Back

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

“V” Shape For A Winning Look

Muscle By Muscle LATS

The Rugged Back

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