Description
Muscle Training Illustrated – July 1988 (Sylvester Stallone with Centerfold)
This Muscle Training Illustrated issue from July 1988 features Sylvester Stallone in a special Rambo III tribute cover and includes a collectible centerfold. Celebrating the blend of Hollywood action and bodybuilding influence, the issue showcases Stallone at his physical peak while highlighting the artistry and athleticism that made him a global icon of fitness and determination. Alongside the cinematic coverage are powerful articles on training, nutrition, performance, and natural bodybuilding excellence.
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Table of Contents
IMPACT
Bodybuilding – A Triple Threat Sport — by Dan Lurie – p.5
GALLERIES
MTI 4 Star Gallery – p.8
Muscle Action Gallery – p.88
PSYCHO BLASTING
Ten Speed Pumping — by Denie – p.13
BIOCONSCIOUSNESS
Nature’s Steroid — by Mullen – p.15
Vascularity Explained — by Lurie – p.16
Protein: Of First Importance — by DiGangi – p.5
The Best Foods for Losing Weight — by Lurie – p.67
SUPERHEROES
Shawn Ray: Quiet Cool — by Karel – p.18
Marty Vranicar: An American Hero — by Prudhomme – p.62
WINNING EDGE
The Don’ts of Successful Bodybuilding — by Zale – p.22
The Ardent Bodybuilder — by Stuart McRobert – p.47
Balanced Nutrient Fusion for Mass Building — by Tabback – p.76
PLATFORM DANCERS
Behind the Scene: 1988 IFBB U.S. Professional Event — by Crane – p.30
Christian Takes the IFBB U.S. Pro — by Ralph DeHaan – p.41
Conflict in Columbus: IFBB 1988 World Championships — by Crane & Kassel – p.57
RAW POWER
Ralph Robustelli: The Honest Natural Powerlifting Champ — by Naveira – p.33
ONE ON ONE
Back Blasting — by Meeko – p.34
Rich Barreta: Troublesome Tricep Training — by Barreta – p.36
Chest Training – Connie McCloskey — by Tabback – p.60
PHYSICAL ELITE
The Magnificence of McCartney — by Kassel – p.44
COMMERCIAL MUSCLE
Training in Eden — by Murray – p.53
SPORTSMED
The Evolution of Artificial Steroids — by Denie – p.69
MUSCLE FORMULAS
Achieving Hypergrowth — by Bonham – p.80
PLATFORM STEAM
News, Gossip, Florida Muscle, Metalhead’s Winners, and Other Muscle People — p.90
Cover Description:
The July 1988 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated features Sylvester Stallone in his Rambo III era — embodying the height of American cinematic heroism and muscular dedication. The cover, courtesy of Tri-Star Pictures (photos by David Restivo), celebrates Stallone’s role as the ultimate action symbol of the 1980s. Inside, MTI pays tribute to his influence on bodybuilding culture while offering technical and inspirational content from legends like Dan Lurie, Denie, Dr. Ellington Darden, and Stuart McRobert. This issue stands as a unique fusion of Hollywood action and bodybuilding excellence, complete with a collectible centerfold.