Sunday, February 22, 2009
Barton HorvathNew York City Bodybuilder Barton Horvath, on the cover of the October, 1937 issue of Strength and Health Magazine. His focus on chest expansion is evident. Horvath did not compete in many contests but did become a successful strength author for a number of years.
Labels: Barton Horvath, Chest Development, Classic Bodybuilder, Cover, Muscle Magazine, Strength and Health Magazine, Strength Author
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Irvin 'Zabo' KoszewskiAfter winning the "Mr. New Jersey" contest in 1948, "Mr. Middle Atlantic" in 1950 and placing high in a few other regional bodybuilding shows, Irvin 'Zabo' Koszewski relocated to California and stepped into history.
Like every great bodybuilder on the west coast, he started training at Vic Tanny's Gym and spent most of his days on the sands of Muscle Beach. He took up right where he left off in the contest department, winning the Mr. Pacific Coast and Mr. Los Angeles contests in 1953 and added the Mr. California title in 1954.
Zabo also did very well in the AAU Mr. America contests placing thirteenth in 1950, fourth in 1952, third in 1953 and third again in 1954. He also competed in the Junior Mr. America contest in 1951, 1952 and 1954, placing fourth, third and second, respectively.
It's not hard to see why Zabo won "Best Abs" in nearly every contest he entered.
Labels: 1950 Mr. America Contest, 1954 Mr. America Contest, Best Abs, Classic Bodybuilder, Irvin Zabo Koszewski, Mr. California, Mr. New Jersey, Muscle Beach, Vic Tanny's Gym, Zabo
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Armand TannyThe great bodybuilder Armand Tanny as he looked when in top form. Like many strength athletes of the time, he got his start in Olympic lifting and fared pretty well before making the switch to bodybuilding. One of his favorite lifts was the one arm clean, which he could perform with over 300 pounds -- an impressive feat.
The Rochester, New York native won the Pro-Mr. America bodybuilding title in 1950 and the Mr. USA title in 1950. His brother was the Vic Tanny of Vic Tanny's Gym fame.
Labels: Armand Tanny, Classic Bodybuilder, Mr. USA, One Arm Clean, Pro Mr. America, Vic Tanny, Vic Tanny's Gym
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Mr. America 1962 Joe AbbendaJoe Abbenda from Long Island, New York was a very popular and successful bodybuilder during the late 50s and early 60's.
He began his bodybuilding career by winning the Teenage Mr. America title in 1959. The next year he finished fifth in the AAU Mr. America contest, followed that up with second place finish in 1961 and finally won the title in 1962. Abbenda also won the NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe that same year and the Pro Mr. Universe in 1963.
Labels: 1962 Mr. America Contest, AAU, Bodybuilding Contest, Classic Bodybuilder, Joe Abbenda, Mr. America Contest, Mr. Universe, NABBA
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Jack LaLanneA familiar face from the cover of the January, 1942 issue of Strength and Health magazine. He's still going strong today. Jack LaLanne turns 95 years young in September of 2009.
Labels: Bodybuilding Magazine, Classic Bodybuilder, Cover, Jack LaLanne, Strength and Health Magazine
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
 Kimon Voyages | A rare shot of the classic bodybuilder Kimon Voyages who competed in the AAU Mr. America six times without winning. His best finish was 6th in 1947 -- that was a tough one, Steve Reeves took the crown that year. Voyages did, however, win the Junior Mr. America in 1942 and Mr. New York State in 1948. It was reported that Voyages was fond of high rep squatting for leg development and conditioning. He once squatted 200 pounds for 100 straight reps. |
Labels: Bodybuilder, Classic Bodybuilder, Jr. Mr. America, Kimon Voyages, Mr. America Contest, Mr. New York State, on Voyages
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Steve ReevesSteve Reeves, the 1947 Mr. America shows why he was known as THE Classic Physique. Reeves' favorite exercises for building his 23-1/2" wide shoulders were lateral raises and the behind-the-neck press.
Labels: 1947 Mr. America, Behind The Neck Press, Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilder, Classic Physique, Lateral Raise, Steve Reeves
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