Description
MuscleMag International Magazine April 1985 Samir Bannout & Lori Labratto No Label
This vintage issue of MuscleMag International (April 1985) features Samir Bannout, Mr. Olympia, alongside Lori Labratto on the cover. Inside, the magazine offers full-color coverage of the 1984 Ms. Olympia where Cory Everson took the title, training routines from bodybuilding legends, and a wide variety of features highlighting the golden era of the sport. With articles on Tony Pearson, Moses Maldonado, Andrew Searle, and insights from Vince Gironda, this issue is packed with valuable training, biography, and contest content.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review the pictures carefully to assess condition. Each issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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Lead Article
Ms. Olympia — Everson Takes All – Cory Everson captures the title in this giant feature with reporting by Greg Zulak and photos by Steve Douglas (p. 3) -
Biography
Mighty Mo — The Right Stuff – Moses Maldonado’s profile, including his shoulder and arm routine (p. 52)
Andrew Searle — Britain’s Best – Background and routine of Britain’s top physique competitor (p. 74) -
Instruction
Strictly Cheating! – Can heavy cheating movements help build total muscle mass? (p. 25)
Tony Pearson’s Training Routine – The “Lean Machine” shares the program that shaped his physique (p. 89)
Girondain Insight – A look inside one of Vince Gironda’s specialized courses (p. 70)
Janet Tech – The USA lightweight champion explains her contest prep (p. 81) -
Editorial
Drug-Induced Gynocomastia – Bob Kennedy addresses a disturbing epidemic in the sport (p. 6) -
Additional Features & Contest Coverage
Ms. Olympia: Another View – Behind-the-scenes coverage by Steve Douglas (p. 16)
Zane Haven — What’s It All About? – Frank and Christine Zane’s bodybuilding retreat (p. 56)
World Grand Prix – Full coverage of Albert Beckles’ victory (p. 43) -
Regular Columns & Features
Muscle Go Round – Bodybuilding news (p. 9)
Muscle Mail – Reader letters (p. 14)
Top Body (p. 20)
Quotable Quotes – Words from the bodybuilding world (p. 58)
Before and After – Weight training transformations (p. 59)
Garry’s Corner – With Garry Bartlett (p. 64)
Canadian Gossip – Updates from north of the border (p. 66)
Advice from the Pros – With Lou Ferrigno (p. 77)
Nutritional Talk – Eating for results (p. 69)
Classified Advertising – Bodybuilding marketplace (p. 72)
Upcoming Events – Contest and seminar listings (p. 73)
Ask Bob – Editor-in-Chief answers reader training questions (p. 78)
Unleashing the Wild Physique – With Vince Gironda (p. 80)
Beef It! (p. 82)
A collector’s issue that blends contest reports, training science, and bodybuilding personalities, this magazine highlights both the men’s and women’s sides of the sport during a pivotal era.