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Muscle Training Illustrated – January 1982, Issue No. 96 – Chris Dickerson (with Centerfold)
This is the January 1982 issue (No. 96) of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Chris Dickerson with a centerfold. A highlight of the early 1980s bodybuilding era, this issue combines competition recaps, athlete profiles, and in-depth training and nutrition features, including exclusive coverage of Dickerson’s achievements and insights from other leading champions.
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Table of Contents – January 1982 (Issue 96)
MUSCLE WORLD
News and Events — by The Editors 4
Curves and Peaks — by Doris Barrilleaux 7
Richie Ornstein—The 50-50 Man — by Denie 68
CHAMPIONS
Mr. Slo-Mo—Bronston Austin — by Denie 9
Tony Little—Mr. Florida — by Peter Potter 18
Jim Seitzer — by Denie 40
Ti-Jean — by Garry Bartlett 45
Pete Vranicar — by Allen Andrews 74
Chris Dickerson — by Mark Milsom 77
PLATFORM LIFE
Southern Contests — by Doc Neely 11
Here Come the Canadians — by Garry Bartlett 14
Mr. USA — by Denie 36
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Dismissing the Single Concept — by Joe Miller 12
POWER
Mighty Mite of Women’s BB — by Doris Barrilleaux 23
NUTRITION
Meat Pro & Con — by Robert Goldman 27
BUILDING
Waist-Line Control — by John Everett 29
Curling Techniques — by Denie 34
Bombing the Calf — by Dan Lurie 57
Time to Be a Winner — by Dr. Michael Schreiber 61
THE LIGHTER SIDE
Male Chauvinism and Bodybuilding — by The Editors 30
SEMINAR
Chris Dickerson — by Peter Potter 78
Cover Note:
Cover features Chris Dickerson, celebrated for his symmetry, posing artistry, and disciplined professionalism. A consistent champion through the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dickerson’s rise culminated in his Mr. Olympia title—marking a historic moment for diversity and excellence in bodybuilding.
This issue is a comprehensive showcase of bodybuilding’s golden era, with insightful features by Denie, Doris Barrilleaux, and Robert Goldman, and a strong focus on contest results, training science, and athlete psychology. A standout collectible for enthusiasts of vintage bodybuilding publications.