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Muscle Training Illustrated – December 1979, Issue No. 80 – Joe Nazario (with Centerfold)
This is the December 1979 issue (No. 80) of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Joe Nazario with a centerfold. This edition highlights some of the most respected names in bodybuilding, including Tom Platz, Robby Robinson, and Arthur Standard, alongside insightful commentary on training, health, and the evolving bodybuilding culture of the late 1970s.
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Table of Contents – November 1979 (Issue 80)
CHAMPIONS
Robby in the Land of the “Doo-Wops” – by Denie .............................................. 5
Mr. Universe Tom Platz in Seminar – by Roger Metz .......................................... 20
Arthur Standard—Colossus – by Jean-Claude Provost ........................................ 28
BUILDING
A Log Workout with Tom Platz – by Roger Metz ................................................. 19
Peaking the Biceps – by Don Ross ........................................................................ 26
MUSCLE WORLD
World News and Gossip – by MTI Staff ............................................................... 8
PLATFORM LIFE
WBBG Mr. So. States / Mr. So. Hemis. – by Scott Epstein ................................. 10
WBBG Mr. USA / Mr. New York City – by The Editors ....................................... 11
AAU Mr. Florida – by Dick Falcon ......................................................................... 9
AAU & Fig Shows in California – by Roger Metz ................................................. 30
Mr. Pacific International – by The Editors ........................................................... 24
WBBG Night of The Champions – by The Editors ............................................... 30
NABBA Mr. Britain – by Chris Lund ..................................................................... 27
PHILOSOPHY
Endoculture – by Dr. Leon Sohn ........................................................................... 7
HEALTH AND FITNESS
The Steroid Generation (Part II) – by Bob Goldman & Denie ............................... 31
NUTRITION
Nutrition Scene – by Anibal Lopez ....................................................................... 18
POLITICS
Persecution of American Bodybuilding – by Dan Lurie ....................................... 11
NEW FACES
Bob Schry: A New Pumping Star – as told to Roger Metz .................................... 17
Joe Carrero: Muscle Wonder – by Mario Strong .................................................. 22
Jim Enger: On the Way Up? – by Dr. Jack Fritcher .............................................. 39
BOOKS
Pearl, Stern, The Book – by Denie ....................................................................... 34
This issue presents a fascinating look into the competitive bodybuilding circuit of 1979, with full event coverage, expert training techniques, and in-depth features on some of the sport’s most influential athletes. Its mix of philosophy, health, and performance writing makes it a valuable collectible for bodybuilding historians and vintage fitness enthusiasts alike.