Description
Muscle Training Illustrated – January 1986 (Arnold Schwarzenegger with Centerfold)
This Muscle Training Illustrated issue from January 1986 features Arnold Schwarzenegger in a special COMMANDO-themed feature and includes a centerfold. A celebration of bodybuilding’s crossover into popular culture, this issue captures Arnold’s influence as both a Hollywood icon and a physique legend while highlighting top athletes and the growing science of fitness and performance.
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Table of Contents
IMPACT
Denie Is Back – p.5
SUPERHEROES
Beckles, The Ageless One — by Doris Barrilleaux – p.6
PLATFORM DANCERS
A-Men, A-Women — by Dan Lurie & Denie – p.10
CURVES & PEAKS
Viva La Difference — by Doris Barrilleaux – p.19
PHYSICAL ELITE
Margo Allen, Hercules’ Daughter — by Denie – p.22
HIGH TECH
Releasing the Beasts of Power — by The Muscle Hawk – p.26
DIETATICS
Dietetics of a Champion — by Salerno – p.30
PRO-FILE
John Hnatyschak — by Lou Parees – p.34
SUPERHEROES
Terilli, The Italian Stallion — by Doris Barrilleaux – p.39
PSYCHO BLASTING
Maximum Force — by Denie – p.42
POSING LIGHTS
Moon Over the Platform — by Dan Lurie – p.46
MUSCLE QUANTUM
“I Am... Electro Mode” — by Denie – p.48
SPORTSMED
Elbow Problems of Bodybuilders, Part 3 — by Dr. Arnold Illman – p.52
BRAWN SPORT
The Arm Boys Are Coming — by Bob O’Leary – p.54
ONE ON ONE
Back Warrior, Beyond Supersize — by Leff – p.58
Basic Chest — by Denie – p.67
BIOCONSCIOUSNESS
Calorie — by Dan Lurie – p.63
PLATFORM STEAM
News, Gossip, Events, Results – p.72
PRO-FILE
Lynn Conkwright — by Lou Parees – p.44
COMMANDO
Schwarzenegger — 20th Century Fox Feature – p.79
CONTESTS
Florida’s Hot — by The Editors – p.82
Cover Description:
The January 1986 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated spotlights Arnold Schwarzenegger, promoting his film COMMANDO while reflecting on his enduring impact on bodybuilding. This issue also features top competitors such as Mike Antorino, the 1985 AAU Mr. America (see page 10), along with in-depth interviews, training science, and the era’s leading writers and photographers—including Doris Barrilleaux, Denie, and Dan Lurie. A standout edition bridging the worlds of professional bodybuilding and mainstream media.