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Previously on this website, we've discussed Leroy Colbert's tragically short bodybuilding career and his successful foray into health store management. Today's post focuses more on the nuts and bolts of Colbert's bodybuilding routines from the 1970s. First published in Three More Reps, written by George Synder and Rick Wayne, Colbert's split body workout was simple in... Continue Reading →
Image Source It was one of those rare moments where I thought I was dreaming. In fact, that would be putting it mildly! It was one of those rare moments in my 18 years when I was so blown away by what I was experiencing that I can barely describe it to you. It was... Continue Reading →
Famous as one of the one champion vegetarian bodybuilders of his time, Bill Pearl was a force to be reckoned with during the 1960s bodybuilding scene. Well built, symmetrical and possessing a force last seen in the days of yore, Pearl's physique inspired thousands of muscle fanatics to hit the weights room. Still training well into... Continue Reading →
Previously on this site we have looked at the influence of Peary Rader on both bodybuilding and weightlifting. Editor of Ironman magazine for several decades, Rader was influential in the training of thousands of men during the course of his career and more importantly, his focus tended to be on 'the common man' as opposed... Continue Reading →