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Muscle Training Illustrated – December 1980, Issue No. 88 – Ed Corney (with Centerfold)
This is the December 1980 issue (No. 88) of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Ed Corney with a centerfold. This issue showcases the artistry and discipline of bodybuilding at the dawn of the 1980s, combining expert advice, competition coverage, and athlete profiles from some of the sport’s most influential figures.
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Table of Contents – December 1980 (Issue 88)
MUSCLE WORLD
News and Events by The Editors 6
Curves & Peaks by Doris Barrilleaux 7
Women’s Bodybuilding by Doris Barrilleaux 40
POLITICS
The New Physique AAU by Clarence Bass 9
POWER
The Deadlift by Maurice Johnson 10
The Bench Press by Maurice Johnson 11
The Squat by Maurice Johnson 13
PLATFORM LIFE
AAU Mr. New York City by The Editors 15
IFBB New York Grand Prix by Denie 47
AAU Jr. Mr. America by Denie 64
AAU Mr. Colonial America by Al Antuck 69
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Rest Between Sets by J.A. Miller 20
CHAMPIONS
Profile of an Outlaw by Doris Barrilleaux 22
Pandolfo—The Way It Is by Denie 78
HEALTH & FITNESS
Hot Tubs by Robert Goldman 27
BUILDING
The Arms of Townes by Allen Andrews 31
Create an Illusion by Vince Gironda 42
Running is a Body Builder by Mario Siracusa 72
THE LIGHTER SIDE
T-Shirt Connoisseur by J.A. Miller 26
BEGINNERS
Training Tips by Jim McCulloch 48
SEMINAR
Dennis Tinerino Talks by Roger Metz 82
Cover Note:
Cover features Ed Corney, one of bodybuilding’s most legendary posing artists, celebrated for his grace, proportion, and stage mastery.
This issue stands out for its blend of technical training insight and personal storytelling, highlighting icons such as Ed Corney, Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pandolfo, and Vince Gironda. With contributions from Clarence Bass, Doris Barrilleaux, and Robert Goldman, it remains a must-have collector’s piece for those who appreciate the history and evolution of the bodybuilding profession.




