Description
IronMan Magazine – April 1990 – Vol. 49 No. 4 – Lee Labrada – No Label
This vintage April 1990 issue of IronMan Magazine features Lee Labrada on the cover, photographed by Mike Neveux. Known as “Mr. Symmetry,” Labrada was celebrated for his near-perfect proportions, posing artistry, and consistency on the professional bodybuilding stage. In this issue, he discusses his 1990 competition plans and outlook for the upcoming Mr. Olympia contest.
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Table of Contents:
Cover Story
52 Lee Labrada — by Lonnie Teper
Training
22 IronMind — by Randall Strossen, Ph.D.
28 Arnold’s Encyclopedia: Age and Bodybuilding — by Arnold Schwarzenegger
34 Lifting by Schmitz — by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.
36 The Strydom Strategy — by Eddie Rieder
60 Optimum Workout — by Jerry Robinson
68 Delts: The Incredible Compound Shoulder Blast — by Don Ross
79 Sportsmedicine: The Pendulum Principle — by Joe Horrigan
100 Where Do You Want to Go? — by Dave Draper
104 Ironteen: Be Your Own You — by Glen Frost
106 Ageless Athlete — by Richard Winett, Ph.D.
113 Bench Press Variations — by Doug Daniels
124 Homebodies: Squat Alternatives — by Steve Holman & Bill McKnight
138 The Hardgainer — by Stuart McRobert
Profiles
48 Bert Goodrich: The First Mr. America — by Dave Tuttle
64 Watch Out For — by Lonnie Teper
88 Van Walcott Smith — by Ruth Silverman
116 Ellen van Maris — by Ruth Silverman
Nutrition
16 Research — by Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
20 Power Café: Food News — by Teagan
44 Simply Fit — by Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
140 Fit Facts & Figures — by Jerry Brainum
Contests
95 Regional Reports – Contest Coverage
111 Main Events – Upcoming Contests
Insight
7 Editorial — by Steve Holman
12 Readers Write – Letters
39 Bodybuilding Camp — by Ruth Silverman
66 Forever Natural — by Dave Tuttle
84 Bits & Pieces — Edited by Steve Holman
90 Review: Ultimate Fitness (Luna) — Review by Jerry Brainum
129 Strength Shoe — by Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
132 Genetics — by Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
Miscellaneous
8 News & Views — by Lonnie Teper
98 ProBody Fitness — by Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
110 Marketplace – Classifieds
144 Guess Who
On the Cover:
Lee Labrada demonstrates his signature polished form and aesthetic precision in this issue’s feature, where he reflects on his training philosophy, long-term goals, and pursuit of perfection heading into the 1990 Mr. Olympia.
A standout issue from bodybuilding’s golden transition era, this edition blends competition coverage, expert training science, and exclusive insight from icons like Labrada, Schwarzenegger, and Draper—a must-have for collectors and fans of classic physique culture.