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IronMan Magazine – September 1985 – Volume 44, Number 6
Cover Feature: Mike Christian
Condition: Good – No Label
This vintage IronMan Magazine (September 1985, Vol. 44, No. 6) issue features Mike Christian, one of the most iconic and dominant bodybuilders of the 1980s, on the cover. The magazine is in good condition, showing standard light edge wear consistent with its age. The exact item shown in the photos is the one you will receive.
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Table of Contents – IronMan Magazine, September 1985
VALUE OF VARIABLE RESISTANCE DEVICES – p.11
By George Elder
DON’T BE A BODYBUILDING FAILURE – p.11
By Maurice Johnson
SQUAT—SHAPING AND RACK WORK – p.12
By Joe Hood
THE RIGHT WAY TO LOSING WEIGHT – p.13
By George Meyers
HERB PEPPARD—THE IRON MAN – p.14
By Garry Bartlett
HELP FOR THE OLDER BODYBUILDER – p.15
By Jerry O’Melveny, Jr.
BEAUTY AND THE YEAST – p.15
By Dr. G.K. Knowlton
TOMMY LAMPARSKI—BLASTING WITH STYLE – p.16
By Don Ross
THE MUSCULAR MIDSECTION – p.17
By Thomas Kotecki
AMERICAN NATURAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS – p.18
By Bill Wray
A FRUIT & VEGETABLE DIET – p.18
By Dr. Allan Clark
WALKING FOR FITNESS – p.19
By Dr. Grover Porter
OVERCOMPENSATION & TRAINING FREQUENCY – p.20
By Eberhard Schneider
THE FANTASTIC GRIFFITH ARM ROUTINE – p.21
By Dan Pace
A NATURAL VIEW OF BODYBUILDING – p.22
By Lou Parees
COMBINING EXERCISES WITH PROGRESSIVE SETS & REPS – p.23
By Major Donald V. Clerkin
RON LOVE—THE DOCTOR IS IN – p.24
By Chris Shaw
TRICEPS—THREE HEADS, TWO FUNCTIONS – p.25
By John Ayers, RPT
MULTIPLE MUSCLE BUILDING METHODS – p.26
By Peary Rader
THE REAL IRON MEN – p.28
By Dr. Ken Rosa
READERS REPORT AMINO ACID EXPERIENCES – p.30
By Norman Zale
PEAKING PLAN FOR THE STRENGTH ATHLETE – p.32
By John Abdo
PROPORTIONATE STRENGTH – p.34
By Bill Starr
BOILED DOWN BITS & PIECES – p.35
By Bob Green
SIMPLE INJURY TREATMENT WITH ICE & HEAT – p.36
By Stephen P. Ferris, Ph.D. and Arthur B. Fox, B.A.
VIC BOFF—THE PHYSICAL CULTURE WAY OF LIFE – p.37
By Tom Ciola
BEGINNERS BODYBUILDING CONTEST PREPARATION – p.38
By William Christopher Weiss
AN AID TO MUSCULAR GROWTH – p.39
By Bruce Page
APOLLO – p.40
By David Webster
DO YOU CARE? – p.40
By “Pillow”
BURNS FOR GROWTH – p.41
By Vince Gironda
705 BENCH PRESS AT LAST – p.41
As Told By Ted Arcidi to Dennis B. Weis
WHY I FEEL I’M THE WORLD’S GREATEST BENCH PRESSER – p.42
As Told To Bob O’Leary By Jim Williams
WHAT IS THE CORRECT DIET? – p.44
By Dr. Carlos DeJesus
READERS’ ROUND-UP – p.45
By Peary Rader
PHYSIQUE—MUSCLES AND MANNISHNESS – p.46
By Al Thomas
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – p.52
By Bradley J. Steiner
WOMEN’S OLYMPIC NATIONALS – p.54
By Bruce Klemens
WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING REVIEW – p.55
By Herb Glossbrenner
COMING EVENTS – p.59
CLASSIFIED ADS – p.64
Front Cover:
Mike Christian—rising star of 1980s bodybuilding, known for his massive frame, balanced proportions, and commanding stage presence.
This September 1985 issue of IronMan Magazine celebrates the golden age of professional bodybuilding, with standout features on Mike Christian, Ron Love, and Albert Beckles, along with classic training articles by Vince Gironda, Don Ross, Anthony Ditillo, and Bradley J. Steiner. It offers a mix of competition coverage, nutrition insights, and advanced training philosophy—an essential collectible for enthusiasts of vintage bodybuilding heritage.