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Muscle Training Illustrated – October 1980 – Ron Teufel, April Nicotra (with Centerfold)
This is the October 1980 issue of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Ron Teufel and April Nicotra with a centerfold. This edition highlights major bodybuilding events of the era, including the Women’s Bodybuilding Championships, the IFBB Grand Prix circuits, and in-depth features on some of the sport’s most recognized champions. It captures a dynamic period of the bodybuilding world as women’s competition gained attention and natural training methods continued to evolve.
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Table of Contents – October 1980
PLATFORM LIFE
Women’s Bodybuilding Championships – by Denie ............................................... 5
IFBB California Grand Prix – by On Location Reporters ........................................ 12
IFBB Pennsylvania Grand Prix – by On Location Reporters .................................. 24
AAU Eastern Seaboard Classic – by On Location Reporters ................................. 32
MUSCLE WORLD
World News and Events – by MTI Reporters ......................................................... 8
Curves and Peaks – by Doris Barrilleaux ............................................................... 9
BUILDING
My Shoulder Routine – by Dave Spector ............................................................. 15
Frank Calta — Part II – by Doris Barrilleaux ......................................................... 17
“The Torch” Trains Chest – by Denie ................................................................... 26
Cable Scott Curls – by Dan Lurie .......................................................................... 28
The Pain Barrier – by Dave Williams ..................................................................... 33
CHAMPIONS
Introducing: Robin Parilla – by Deacon Barry ...................................................... 16
The Enigma of Boyer Coe – MTI Profile ............................................................... 19
Ron Teufel: No Mistakes This Year – by Denie ................................................... 20
Gary Leonard – by Denie ....................................................................................... 67
EDITORIAL
Women’s Bodybuilding – by Bob Goldman & Denie ............................................. 23
NUTRITION
Let’s Make Sense – by Dr. Robert Sorge .............................................................. 24
SEMINAR
More Grymko – by Roger Metz ............................................................................. 34
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Natural Steroids from Co-ed Training – by Denie ................................................ 39
Proper Breathing for Weight Training – by Bill Pearl ............................................ 62
HEALTH AND FITNESS
President Carter – reported by Doris Barrilleaux .................................................. 70
Cover Note:
This issue features a preview of Ron Teufel, who was a top contender at the Mr. America contest in Santa Monica. Cover photo by Denie. Inset photo shows April Nicotra and Robby Robinson at the World Couples event in Atlantic City, photographed by Doris Barrilleaux.
A richly illustrated and detailed issue, Muscle Training Illustrated October 1980 provides a snapshot of the bodybuilding scene at the dawn of the 1980s—covering competition reports, expert training insights, and the rising prominence of women in the sport. It remains a valuable collector’s piece for bodybuilding historians and vintage magazine enthusiasts.