Cover of Muscle Training Illustrated August 1979 featuring Ahmet Enünlü and Mike Mentzer, showcasing fitness models and bodybuilding excellence.
Back cover of Muscle Training Illustrated August 1979, displaying the table of contents and highlighting articles on training, health, and bodybuilding culture.
Joe Nazario posing as Mr. International featured in Muscle Training Illustrated, August 1979 issue, showcasing bodybuilding prowess with a focus on leg muscles.
Advertisement for the Olympic Barbell Set by Dan Lurie in Muscle Training Illustrated, August 1979 issue, highlighting weights and powerlifting equipment.
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Cover of Muscle Training Illustrated August 1979 featuring Ahmet Enünlü and Mike Mentzer, showcasing fitness models and bodybuilding excellence.Back cover of Muscle Training Illustrated August 1979, displaying the table of contents and highlighting articles on training, health, and bodybuilding culture.Joe Nazario posing as Mr. International featured in Muscle Training Illustrated, August 1979 issue, showcasing bodybuilding prowess with a focus on leg muscles.Advertisement for the Olympic Barbell Set by Dan Lurie in Muscle Training Illustrated, August 1979 issue, highlighting weights and powerlifting equipment.

Muscle Training Illustrated August 1979 Ahmet Enünlü, Mike Mentzer w Centerfold

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Muscle Training Illustrated – August 1979, Issue No. 78 – Ahmet Enünlü, Mike Mentzer (with Centerfold)

This is the August 1979 issue (No. 78) of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Ahmet Enünlü and Mike Mentzer with a centerfold. This edition explores the controversies, innovations, and personalities defining the bodybuilding world at the close of the 1970s, including in-depth articles on training, health, and professional competition.

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Table of Contents – August 1979 (Issue 78)

IN THIS ISSUE
In This Issue 5

BEGINNERS
Body Building by Mario “Strong” Siracusa 32

MUSCLE WORLD
News and Gossip by MTI Reporters 8
Platform Life 11

CONTROVERSY
Professionalism: What is it, Mike Mentzer? by Denie 9

CRISIS
Steroids Destroy Bones by Robert Goldman 14

INSPIRATION
“Back Blowup” by Denie 6

CHAMPIONS
Ron Hutchinson’s Contest Training by Polly Hutchison 17
The Upside Down World of Bob Goldman by Denie 19
Workout with Mr. America Tony Pearson by Roger Metz 24
Craig Elheider: “Movin’ Out” by Leon Himitian 26
Mr. Universe Dave Johns’ Seminar by Roger Metz 28

BUILDING
Ring Dipping by Dan Lurie 18

POWER
Raw Strength by Fred Howell 20

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Challengers of The Universe by Denie 30

BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Girls, Muscles, and You by Fred Howell 34

SPOTSHOT
Where’s Waller? by Clay Quinn 24
Mike Dayton Hits Bottom 28

NEW FACES
Keep Your Eye on Mike Jacobson by Alan Bolte 22

BOOKS
“Inside Weight Training for Women” by Dick Falcon 39

This issue delivers a well-rounded look at the bodybuilding culture of 1979, featuring commentary from Mike Mentzer, coverage of Tony Pearson and Dave Johns, and thoughtful articles on training ethics, gender in bodybuilding, and performance health. With a focus on both the science and spirit of the sport, it remains a valuable collectible for bodybuilding enthusiasts and vintage magazine collectors.

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