Description
MuscleMag International Magazine October 1985 Mary Roberts & Bob Birdsong No Label
This vintage issue of MuscleMag International (October 1985) features world professional champion Mary Roberts alongside Bob Birdsong on the cover. Inside, you’ll find full coverage of the Women’s World Championships, Scott Wilson’s training insights, Lee Haney’s delt secrets, and Mike Mentzer’s analysis of intensity versus duration in training. With contest reports, instructional routines, biographies, and commentary on bodybuilding’s evolving judging standards, this issue captures a pivotal time in the sport’s development.
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 for condition. Each issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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On the Cover
Mary Roberts & Bob Birdsong – Coverage tied to the Toronto competition. Photo by Steve Douglas. -
Lead Article
Women’s World Championships – Mary Roberts wins the Toronto posedown and a $7,000 prize. Full report (p. 47) -
Biographies
Strategy for Stardom – Scott Wilson on demanding greatness from your body (p. 17)
Lori Bowen-Rice – Superstar speaks candidly on the state of the sport (p. 63) -
Editorial
Judging Methods – Bob Kennedy argues it’s not the method, but the criteria, that misleads women’s bodybuilding (p. 6) -
Instruction
Hitting the Growth Zone – Greg Zulak on the benefits of Super Set training (p. 47)
Haney’s Delts! – Mr. Olympia Lee Haney reveals his giant shoulder-building routine (p. 34)
Exercise Progression – Proven training method for size, strength, and definition (p. 28)
Mike Mentzer Training – Mentzer on intensity vs. duration, with tips for improvement (p. 26)
Clare Furr – Ms. Olympia competitor shares her training routine (p. 83)
Prize Winning Abs – Why abs are now as important as biceps, and how to train them (p. 68) -
Appendages
Blueprinting Your Body – The importance of keeping a training journal (p. 31)
Jack LaLanne – An update on the legendary fitness pioneer (p. 55)
Bulkin’ Up! – Strategies for adding muscle mass and strength (p. 56)
Bits ’n Pieces – Joe Dobbs and Fred Howell on revitalizing the world of physique competition (p. 70) -
Features & Regular Columns
Muscle Go Round – News from the bodybuilding world (p. 9)
Muscle Mail – Readers’ forum (p. 14)
Before and After – Weight training results (p. 58)
Garry’s Corner – By Garry Bartlett (p. 76)
Canadian Gossip – More updates with Garry Bartlett (p. 78)
Upcoming Events – Contest listings (p. 79)
Top Body – Muscle at its best (p. 81)
Classified Advertising – Bodybuilding marketplace (p. 86)
Beef It – Maxing out muscle (p. 90)
Tips – Readers’ training advice (p. 93)
Ask Bob – Questions answered by the Editor-in-Chief (p. 94)
Unleashing the Wild Physique – With Vince Gironda (p. 95)
The Last Rep (p. 96)
This issue is a standout for its combination of men’s and women’s bodybuilding coverage, with in-depth profiles of legends like Mary Roberts, Lee Haney, Mike Mentzer, and Jack LaLanne, alongside contest reports and cutting-edge training advice. A collectible piece for bodybuilding history enthusiasts.