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Muscle Training Illustrated – December 1982, Issue No. 103 – Steve Michalik (with Centerfold)
This is the December 1982 issue (No. 103) of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Steve Michalik with a centerfold. This issue captures Michalik’s powerful return to the bodybuilding world in the feature “The Phantom”, alongside in-depth coverage of top athletes, expert training advice, and performance science. It also includes historical perspectives from legends like Jack LaLanne and modern insights from elite competitors of the early 1980s.
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Table of Contents – December 1982 (Issue 103)
CHAMPIONS
Olympian Most Muscular Zone by Garry Bartlett 5
Jr. Mr. America Mike Antorino by D. Dan & John Duslak 16
Jack LaLanne by Joe Abbenda 18
Michalik The Phantom by Denie 34
Tom Platz by Frank Richards 42
Lance Dreher by Jameson 82
MUSCLE WORLD
Curves & Peaks by Doris Barrilleaux 10
World News and Events by The Editors 12
BUILDING
Preacher Bench for Biceps by Georg Puckett 23
Getting Triceps by Dan Lurie 24
Lance Lats Out by Jameson 38
RIPPED Two by Denie 58
PHYSIOLOGY
Potential by Tom Smillie 40
PLATFORM LIFE
NPC Mr. Florida by Peter Potter 45
Antorino Jr. Mr. America by D. Dan 55
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Run for Super Fitness by Carlson Wade 47
POWER
Deadlifting by Dr. Ken E. Leistner 62
Jeff Magruder by T. Derek Sobel 69
NUTRITION
The Lipid Controversy by Richard Trent 73
SPORTSMEDICINE
Training and Rehabilitation by David Gentle 79
Cover Note:
Cover features Steve Michalik, described as exploding “back into the muscle headlines.” His exclusive feature “The Phantom” appears on page 34.
Cover photograph by Bob Gruskin, special effects by Color Pro, N.Y.C.
This issue stands as a classic from the golden era of bodybuilding, combining inspirational profiles, expert workout methods, and sports science. Featuring figures such as Steve Michalik, Tom Platz, Jack LaLanne, and Lance Dreher, it remains a must-have collectible for serious bodybuilding enthusiasts and vintage magazine collectors.