Description
MuscleMag International Magazine January 1984 Samir Bannout Cover No Label
This vintage issue of MuscleMag International (January 1984) features Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout on the cover, celebrating one of the most memorable Olympia victories in bodybuilding history. Complete with a special free pullout section, this issue delivers in-depth contest coverage, training routines, interviews, and insights from some of the sport’s biggest names of the era.
Condition:
The magazine is in good condition. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please examine all pictures carefully to assess condition. Each magazine comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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On the Cover
Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout – Triumph at the 1984 Mr. Olympia. Photo by Lund. -
Editorial
Reps, Sets and Frequency – Bob Kennedy addresses the long-debated question of how many reps, sets, and sessions are optimal for progress (p. 6) -
Lead Article
Boyer Coe Speaks Out – An eye-opening interview where Coe challenges bodybuilding’s golden idols (p. 26) -
Biography
Suicides – Tony Pearson discusses his intense, punishing routine (p. 14) -
Instruction
Daring to Dream – Using mental strength to achieve athletic success (p. 12)
Pat Neve Trains Arms – Illustrated routine for developing outstanding arms (p. 34)
The Sodium Factor – Clarence Bass explains how salt intake can sabotage progress (p. 42)
Scott Wilson — Superstar – A rising bodybuilding star shares his training methods (p. 50) -
Appendages
Beef It Review – Bob Kennedy’s bestseller reviewed as the new “Bible of Bodybuilding” (p. 8)
Barbarians Speak Out – Frank insights on the issue of drugs in bodybuilding (p. 48)
Back to Basics with Vince Gironda – A call to return to bodybuilding’s purest traditions (p. 48) -
Features & Regular Columns
Heavy Duty Forum – With Mike Mentzer (p. 58)
Muscle Go Round – Bodybuilding news and gossip (p. 10)
Before and After – Transformation stories through weight training (p. 61)
Muscle Mail – Readers’ letters (p. 20)
Nutritional Talk – With Bernard A. Centrella (p. 54)
Muscle Tips – Reader-contributed training secrets (p. 39)
Quotable Quotes – Bodybuilding’s spoken highlights (p. 60)
Top Man (p. 57)
Classifieds – Bodybuilding marketplace (p. 56)
Canadian Gossip – Updates from north of the border (p. 57)
Upcoming Events – Contest dates and locations (p. 76)
Ask Bob – Editor-in-Chief’s training answers (p. 78)
Gironda Answers – The Iron Guru’s Q&A (p. 80)
Beef It! (p. 81)
A collectible issue highlighting Samir Bannout’s Olympia triumph, complete with expert training features, legendary interviews, and a snapshot of bodybuilding’s golden era.