Tag: Reg Park

Resources by Conor HeffernanDec 5, 201810:08 am

Reg Park – Basic Principles for Gaining Definition (1951 Article)

Whenever I hear some bodybuilders use the term “definition” I always feel like asking them just what they think it means. It is a loosely used word, with certain authorities in particular throwing it about without any deep thought of what the development of muscular definement entails, or if certain types of lifters actually CAN acquire it. In fact, it is common to hear many novices talk of definition development before they have even built the foundations of a good physique.

Reg Park – Basic Principles for Gaining Definition (1951 Article)

Resources by Conor HeffernanJun 11, 20189:51 am

Reg Park – How I Trained for the 1958 Mr. Universe

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An ideal for Arnie and countless others, Reg Park was one of the biggest bodybuilding names of the mid-century. Known for his powerful physique and raw strength, it’s no surprise that even though the great man has passed away, many still follow his old workout routines to a tee.

Today’s post was generously given by a reader of the blog who stumbled across an article written by Park following the 1958 Mr. Universe. It details his training, supplementation and general state of mind leading up to the competition. I’m sure you’ll find it as interesting and informative as I did.

Now in the interests of accuracy, and my own laziness, the article will appear below just as it did in 1958…Enjoy!

Resources by Conor HeffernanDec 29, 201712:17 pm

Reg Park’s 500 Pound Bench Press (1954)

Supposedly the first Bodybuilder to bench press 500 pounds, Reg Park represents one of the most iconic physiques within the Iron Game. You can imagine my delight then when I discovered a video of the […]

Training by Conor HeffernanDec 15, 201710:21 am

Henry Downs, How I Trained to Win the Mr. Britain Title (1957)

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December the 11th, 1955, was a date to remember for me, for it was on that day I was placed second in the Mr. Britain contest. I had trained harder for that contest than any up to that time and thought I was in better shape than ever before. Well as you know, I didn’t make the grade, so this year I used a different approach to what I had previously done.

Resources by Conor HeffernanSep 11, 201711:07 am

Reg Park – How I Trained for the 1958 Mr. Universe

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Now in the interests of accuracy, and my own laziness, the article will appear below just as it did in 1958…Enjoy!

Resources by Conor HeffernanJul 31, 20176:19 pm

Reg Park – How I Trained for the 1958 Mr. Universe

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Now in the interests of accuracy, and my own laziness, the article will appear below just as it did in 1958…Enjoy!

Nutrition by Conor HeffernanMay 12, 20177:47 pm

Reg Park’s Bodybuilding Diet

Known for being an incredibly bodybuilder in his own right, Reg Park was the go to bodybuilder of the 1950s. Possessing an incredible look of power and strength, Park was the envy of many a gym goer. How did Park build his monstrous physique?

Well the answer, quite simply, was that he ate like a King. A King preparing for his last meal!

Resources by Conor HeffernanApr 24, 20171:26 pm

Reg Park – How I Trained for the 1958 Mr. Universe

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Now in the interests of accuracy, and my own laziness, the article will appear below just as it did in 1958…Enjoy!

Biographies by Conor HeffernanFeb 20, 201711:26 am

Reg Park Working Out c. 1960s

Known for inspiring countless gym goers during the twentieth-century, Reg Park was truly one of bodybuilding’s first stars. Alongside Grimek and others, he helped popularise the sport in both the United States and Europe more […]