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Original April 1966 issue of Muscular Development, featuring Bill Pearl on the cover. This vintage bodybuilding magazine captures the era’s training methods, physique photography, and strength culture through illustrated articles and period advertisements. An appealing issue for collectors of Bill Pearl memorabilia, vintage bodybuilding magazines, and York Barbell history.
Contents include Leo Stern’s article on how Bill Pearl developed his 20½-inch arms, Reg Park’s “Mr. Universe Title and How I Trained to Win It,” training guidance from John C. Grimek, abdominal muscle control by Jules Bacon, and features on powerlifting and bench-press strength.
April 1966, Volume 3, Number 4. Published by Strength & Health Publishing Company, a division of York Barbell Company. Edited by John Grimek. Original illustrated softcover magazine with period York Barbell advertisements, including Vern Weaver on the back cover.
Condition: Very Good overall, with light cover rubbing, minor edge and spine wear, and small corner creases. Mild age toning, with some surface soiling and marks on the back cover. The photographed interior pages appear clean and well preserved. Please review photos for condition details.
SKU D-11
1966 Muscular Development Magazine Bill Pearl Reg Park Vintage Bodybuilding
$45.00
Contents include Leo Stern’s article on how Bill Pearl developed his 20½-inch arms, Reg Park’s “Mr. Universe Title and How I Trained to Win It,” training guidance from John C. Grimek, abdominal muscle control by Jules Bacon, and features on powerlifting and bench-press strength.
April 1966, Volume 3, Number 4. Published by Strength & Health Publishing Company, a division of York Barbell Company. Edited by John Grimek. Original illustrated softcover magazine with period York Barbell advertisements, including Vern Weaver on the back cover.
Condition: Very Good overall, with light cover rubbing, minor edge and spine wear, and small corner creases. Mild age toning, with some surface soiling and marks on the back cover. The photographed interior pages appear clean and well preserved. Please review photos for condition details.
SKU D-11