Description
MuscleMag International Magazine March 1980 Frank Zane No Label VG
This vintage March 1980 issue of MuscleMag International features Frank Zane, fresh from his third consecutive Mr. Olympia victory, along with an array of bodybuilding articles, interviews, and features from the peak of the sport’s golden era. With instruction on the Nautilus system, teenage bodybuilding guidance, and celebrity training insights, this issue blends practical knowledge with unique cultural snapshots of the time. A standout collectible for bodybuilding enthusiasts and vintage magazine collectors.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear along the edges. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for specific details of condition. Each magazine ships with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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Editorial
Beef It! — Robert Kennedy reviews policy and examines muscle aesthetics (p. 6) -
Lead Article
Special Problems of Teenage Bodybuilding — Addressing common training mistakes among young lifters (p. 41) -
Instruction
The Mechanized Champion — An in-depth look at the Nautilus system by Arthur Jones and its controversy (p. 52)
Adrenal Supplementation — Insights into endocrine compounds that can aid bodybuilders (p. —) -
Biography
Bob Kennedy Interview — A wide-ranging conversation with the publisher and editor of MuscleMag (p. 46) -
Appendages
Musclin’ In (Ladies) — Spotlight on Charonne Carpentier, a Gold’s Gym bodybuilder (p. 28)
The Olympia (Color Section) — Frank Zane’s journey to his third Mr. Olympia crown (p. 34)
Rocky Muscles — Carl Weathers’ training for his role as Apollo Creed in Rocky (p. 18) -
Readers Section
Muscle Mail — Letters from readers (p. 16)
Ask Bob? — Robert Kennedy answers training and diet questions (p. 62) -
Regular Features
Nutritional Talk — Eating strategies from Zale to maximize training gains (p. 24)
Muscle-Go-Round — News and updates from the bodybuilding world (p. 8)
Quotable Quotes — Memorable lines from the fitness community (p. 57)
Vince Gironda Answers — Guidance from the legendary “Iron Guru” (p. 65)
Top Man — Ray Mentzer, Mr. America 1979 (p. 27)
We Thought You’d Like To See — Brenda Burton feature (p. 51)
Classified Ads (p. 61)
This issue is especially notable for its Olympia color section featuring Frank Zane, as well as profiles on Carl Weathers and Bob Kennedy. With rare photos, in-depth instruction, and commentary from bodybuilding icons, it remains a highly desirable piece of fitness history.