Quick Stats Date of Birth: November 15th, 1951 Date of Death: June 10th, 2001 Height: 5’8 Competition Weight: 225 lbs. Bodybuilding Career Mike Mentzer started competing in local physique contests when he was eighteen. His first contest was in 1969. In 1971 he suffered his worst defeat, placing 10th at the AAU Mr. America, which [...]
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Bodybuilding Profile: Mike Mentzer [1951 - 2001]
Posted: 8th May 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, Diet & Nutrition, Training0
The Top 20 Most Aesthetic Physiques Of All Time
Posted: 1st May 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, Bodybuilding MiscComments Off
Long before the sight of Steve Reeves sporting gladiator garb made girls in poodle skirts swoon at drive-in theaters, there was Adonis. The legendary Greek figure, borne of a myrrh tree, was said to have possessed such unearthly physical beauty that even the goddess of love herself, Aphrodite, couldn’t help but fall head over heels [...]
Frank Zane is a native to Pennsylvania and a three-time Mr. Olympia winner from 1977-1979. His posing was considered to be the best in the world at the time. He often beat people much bigger than himself because of his excellent symmetry and definition.Only three people in the history of professional bodybuilding ever defeated Arnold [...]
Dorian Yates Profile & Workout
Posted: 15th April 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, TrainingComments Off
No one person has had greater impact on fitness training than Arthur Jones. He has challenged and changed the attitudes of millions of people throughout the world. Even his critics grudgingly give him credit for sparking a renaissance in the design of exercise equipment and exercise concepts. Prior to the invention of Nautilus equipment, [...]
Nickname: Al Peak Beckles Born: July 14, 1930 Birthplace: Bridgetown, Barbados Residence: North Hollywood California, USA Height: 5′ 7″ Weight: 218 lbs First mistakenly introduced to British readers of Health & Strength in January 1957 as “Al Bickers”, it is now his age that causes a little confusion: Al asserts he [...]
Think of this quote when doing The Mass Generator Training System ™
Posted: 3rd April 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, MindsetComments Off
Bio-Freak Bodybuilding Legends Profile: Serge Nubret “The Black Panther” [1938 - 2011]
Posted: 3rd April 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder ProfilesComments Off
Serge Nubret (October 6, 1938 – April 19, 2011) was a French professional bodybuilder, bodybuilding federation leader, movie actor and author. Serge was awarded many bodybuilding titles, including Mr. Europe (1966), Mr. Universe (1976) and WBBG Pro. Mr. World (1977). Serge Nubret’s nicknames were “The Black Panther” and “The Nubret Lion”. Quick Stats: Date of [...]
‘Don’t take life too seriously’: Advice of ‘Pocket Hercules’ Mr Universe champion as he celebrates his 100th birthday
Posted: 20th March 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, Interviews/ExperiencesComments Off
Prince Of Arms: Robby Robinson Exclusive Arms Workout
Posted: 12th February 2012 by commander in Bodybuilder Profiles, TrainingComments Off
Now 65, Robby Robinson remains one of the Golden Age’s most ripped, enigmatic champions. He talks training and shares a badass arm workout in this exclusive interview. Robby Robinson couldn’t be bothered with Charles Darwin. He didn’t have the patience to evolve, so he forced his own adaptation. He transformed his body with barbells, [...]
