Description
MuscleMag International Magazine June 1983 No. 36 Samir Bannout GD Interior No Label
This vintage issue of MuscleMag International (June 1983, No. 36) features Samir Bannout on the cover. Known as “The Lion of Lebanon,” Bannout placed fourth at the Mr. Olympia and was in peak condition at the time of this publication. This issue captures his training insights, international contest coverage, and expert guidance from some of bodybuilding’s most respected names.
Condition:
The magazine is in acceptable condition with a good interior. The cover shows visible creases and marks, and there may be additional surface wear or small rips throughout. Please examine all listing photos carefully to evaluate condition. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. Each magazine comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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On the Cover
Samir Bannout – Fourth place at the Olympia, and in the best condition of his career. -
Editorial
Full of It! – Editor Bob Kennedy responds to a critical reader letter (p. 6) -
Lead Article
The Lion Roars Back – Samir Bannout’s chest training for Olympia success (p. 16) -
Biography
Why Vince Isn’t Accepted – The “Iron Guru” ahead of his time (p. 20)
Going Back to the 50’s – Reg Park on the future of classic training methods (p. 36) -
Appendages
Ms. Olympia – Profiles of the world’s top trained women (p. 26)
ANBBA Championships – Results and photos (p. 46)
IFBB World Championships – Full-color coverage (p. 48)
The Great Road Show – Muscles on display across Europe (p. 66) -
Instruction
Abdominal Training with Andreas Cahling – Building rock-hard abs (p. 8)
Experimentation and Adaptation – Breaking through training ruts (p. 12)
In Quest of a Golden Tan – Why appearance matters (p. 30)
Makkawy’s Arms – The transformation of Mohammed Makkawy (p. 32)
Jusup Wilcosz Trains Deltoids – Developing impressive shoulders (p. 41) -
Features & Regular Columns
Muscle Go Round – Gossip and updates from around the bodybuilding world (p. 14)
Muscle Mail – Reader letters (p. 24)
Before and After – A new feature showcasing transformation results (p. 59)
Nutritional Talk with Norman Zale (p. 60)
Muscle Tips – Training secrets from readers (p. 76)
Quotable Quotes – Words from the bodybuilding world (p. 76)
Classifieds – Marketplace for physical culture (p. 71)
Top Man – Boyer Coe spotlight (p. 72)
Canadian Gossip – New feature with bodybuilding news from Canada (p. 73)
Ask Bob – Editor-in-Chief answers training questions (p. 76)
Gironda Answers – The Iron Guru shares his wisdom (p. 78)
Beef It! – Casey Viator feature (p. 81)
This issue is a piece of bodybuilding history, offering insights into the athletes, contests, and training philosophies of the early 1980s. A collectible magazine for fans of Samir Bannout and the golden era of the sport.