Description
MuscleMag International Magazine September 1980 No. 20 Mike Mentzer No Label VG
This vintage September 1980 issue of MuscleMag International (No. 20) features Mike Mentzer on the cover, presenting his groundbreaking Heavy Duty Training philosophy. Alongside Mentzer’s feature, the issue includes Frank Zane on symmetrical development, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Olympia advice, and coverage of key bodybuilding competitions of the time. A must-have collectible that captures the golden age of bodybuilding with insights from some of the sport’s most influential legends.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on edges. The exact item shown in the photographs is the one you will receive. Please review the photos for details of wear and overall quality. Each magazine ships in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
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Editorial
One Man’s Meat — Why copying others’ routines can be “physical suicide” (p. 6) -
Lead Article
Refining Heavy Duty — Mike Mentzer explains his Heavy Duty Training method (p. 28) -
Instruction
Symmetrical Upper Body Training — Frank Zane on balance and proportion (p. 35) -
Appendages
Pearl’s Seminar — Bill Pearl shares bodybuilding knowledge (p. 54)
Bar Bendin’ — Feats of strength from Australia (p. 47)
Pennsylvania Grand Prix — Competition coverage with photos (p. 36)
Grand Prix Final — New York contest results with color photos (p. 32)
Steve Davis — Film Star (p. 33) -
Regular Features
Nutritional Talk — Eating for muscle gains (p. 58)
Quotable Quotes — From around the world (p. 51)
Top Man — John Kemper (p. 40)
We Thought You’d Like to See — Tania (p. 53)
Beef It — Roy Callender (p. 66)
Muscle-Go-Round — News and views from the world of bodybuilding (p. 8)
Classified Ads (p. 61)
Ten Common Mistakes — How to avoid common bodybuilding pitfalls (p. 10)
Arnold Answers — Training advice from six-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger (p. 42) -
Readers Section
Muscle Mail — Letters from readers (p. 16)
Ask Bob? — Robert Kennedy answers diet and training questions (p. 62)
Cover Feature:
Mike Mentzer, Mr. Universe winner, author, and creator of the Heavy Duty method. Inset photo: Mike Torchia with friend.
This issue is especially valuable for collectors due to Mentzer’s Heavy Duty training article, Frank Zane’s instruction on symmetry, and Arnold’s Olympia guidance — a true snapshot of bodybuilding’s peak era.