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Muscle Training Illustrated – July 1984, No. 115 (Lori Bowen, No Label)
This vintage Muscle Training Illustrated issue from July 1984 (No. 115) features Lori Bowen on the cover and includes a special centerfold of Mr. Universe Boyer Coe. The magazine captures the excitement of the 1980s bodybuilding scene with in-depth training features, nutrition advice, exclusive interviews, and major contest coverage. A classic issue that reflects the blend of athletic performance, physique artistry, and personality that defined the sport’s golden era.
The magazine is in good condition with no mailing label. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive.
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Table of Contents
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial — Summer show-offs? – p.5
Letters — NPC Chairman Jim Manion speaks out – p.7
News & Views — Who’s hot and who’s not – p.8
Nutritionews — by Richard Trent — The hot dog: man’s best friend? – p.10
Curves & Peaks — by Doris Barrilleaux — MTI’s Female Forum – p.32
Inquiring MTI Photographer — by Al Antuck — Provocative issues and answers – p.66
Readers’ Photos — Send us your best shots! – p.76
Lance Dreher’s Body Forum — by Lance Dreher — Let Mr. Universe solve your training problems – p.86
FEATURES
The Art of Posing — by Mark Markos — How to display your hard-earned muscle – p.12
Rocky’s Chest! — by Mark Ritter — Learn the meaning of intensity! – p.16
Dave Schneider — by Dr. Ken Leistner — Powerlifting’s enigmatic warrior – p.22
The Return of Roger Callard — A top amateur prepares for the pro platform – p.26
Smoking: The New Surprise — by Richard Trent — You can live without it – p.36
Overcoming Progress Barriers — by Don Ross — A comprehensive report on muscle building – p.38
Egypt’s Fabulous Pharaoh! — by Doris Barrilleaux — A revealing interview with Mohamed Makkawy – p.44
Special MTI Centerfold! — Mr. Universe Boyer Coe – p.50
NPC National Championship — by Doris Barrilleaux — America’s top male amateurs – p.52
Lori Bowen: America’s Best! — A look at the new female ideal! – p.56
A Pillow Case of Womanhood — by Loren Franck — This pillow isn’t soft! – p.60
IFBB Mr. Universe — by Doris Barrilleaux — The world’s best amateurs! – p.68
Strong Men — by Fred Howell — And we mean strong! – p.72
Bodybuilding and Spring Fever — by Al Antuck — A unique bodybuilding promotion! – p.80
Gym Mates: Making Contact — by Eve Zeigler — Are gyms the new singles bars? – p.82
Indy Bradley — by Charles Baltimore — Bodybuilding beauty – p.95
Cover Description:
The July 1984 issue features Lori Bowen, celebrated as one of America’s top female bodybuilders, representing the evolving ideal of strength and grace in women’s fitness. This issue also includes an exclusive Boyer Coe centerfold and profiles of legendary names such as Mohamed Makkawy, Roger Callard, and Jeff King, offering readers a complete snapshot of bodybuilding’s dynamic mid-1980s scene.