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Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness Magazine – June 1980 | Mike Michalik Feature (No Label)
This June 1980 issue of Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness Magazine features an in-depth profile on Mike Michalik, presented in the standout feature “Michalik: Bodybuilding Miracle” by Bill Reynolds. Known for his intensity and dramatic transformation, Michalik’s story embodies the mental toughness and physical extremes that defined the golden era of hardcore bodybuilding.
The issue also includes expert-level instruction from some of the sport’s biggest names, such as “Super Shoulders” by Casey Viator, “Getting the Most Out of the Curl” by Joe Weider, and “Calves — You Can!” by Chris Dickerson. Mike Mentzer contributes two articles—“Making Stress Work for You” and “Return of the Gladiators”—offering insight into his high-intensity mindset and training philosophy.
In addition to contest prep insights from Boyer Coe and features on Jim Seitzer, Clarence Bass, and Danny Padilla, this issue offers a well-rounded perspective on bodybuilding as a lifestyle. Joe Weider’s editorial “Changed Bodies & Altered Minds” anchors the magazine’s focus on mental transformation through physical discipline.
Women’s fitness is represented with “Legs for Looks” by Betty Weider and a profile of “Indestructible Shirley Patterson” by Armand Tanny. Readers will also find helpful summer fitness tips in the Summer Shape-Up Section, which covers tanning, waist training, skin care, and stretching.
The magazine is in good condition with no mailing label. The item being pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please check the photos for condition purposes. All of our items come with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available—just ask.
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Michalik: Bodybuilding Miracle – Bill Reynolds
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Super Shoulders – Casey Viator
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Calves — You Can! – Chris Dickerson
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Making Stress Work for You – Mike Mentzer
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Return of the Gladiators – Mike Mentzer
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Getting the Most Out of the Curl – Joe Weider
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Cancer in Athletes – Dr. James E. Wright
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Legs for Looks – 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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IFBB Women’s Committee Report – Christine Zane
A powerful and informative issue, ideal for collectors and fans of classic bodybuilding, this edition highlights the grit, science, and personalities that shaped the sport at the dawn of the 1980s.