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Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness Magazine – August 1980 | Frank and Christine Zane Cover
This August 1980 issue of Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness Magazine features Frank and Christine Zane on the cover, captured in an iconic photograph by Jack Mitchell. As two of the most graceful and disciplined figures in the bodybuilding world, the Zanes represent not just aesthetic excellence but the merging of art and lifestyle through fitness. This issue delivers a comprehensive look at training, nutrition, psychology, and performance during the golden age of bodybuilding.
Frank Zane is profiled in-depth in “Frank” by Armand Tanny, while Christine Zane contributes to the Women’s Committee Report, reflecting their joint commitment to the sport and its evolving culture. Readers will find high-level instruction including “My Chest Workout” by Casey Viator, “Delts” by Andreas Cahling, “Arnold on Thighs” by Bill Dobbins, and “Weider Giant Sets” by Armand Tanny.
Supporting features include “Franco: Shepherd to King” by Laura Mishima, “Overtraining” by Dr. James Wright, and Boyer Coe’s tribute “Joe Weider: The Man.” Female-focused articles feature insights from Claudia Wilbourn, Betty Weider, and Rachel McLish, providing well-rounded coverage for both male and female readers.
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Frank – Armand Tanny
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Routine of the Month: Delts – Andreas Cahling
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Arnold on Thighs – Bill Dobbins
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Weider Giant Sets – Armand Tanny
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My Chest Workout – Casey Viator
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Fitness: A Way of Life – Dennis Tinerino
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Overtraining – Dr. James Wright
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Joe Weider: The Man – Boyer Coe
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Why I Train with Men – Claudia Wilbourn
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Rachel McLish – Bill Reynolds
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Upper Body Training – Betty Weider
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Ask the Champ – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Hulking Advice – Lou Ferrigno
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Heavy Duty Advice – Mike Mentzer
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Doctors’ Corner – Dr. Franco Columbu
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Women’s Committee Report – Christine Zane
A must-have issue for serious collectors, this edition is both a tribute to the Zanes and a valuable resource on the training principles, competition culture, and personalities that defined early 1980s bodybuilding.