Description
Muscle Training Illustrated – Spring 1981, Special Edition – Ed Corney, Boyer & Valerie Coe (with Centerfold)
This is the Spring 1981 Special Edition of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Ed Corney, along with Boyer and Valerie Coe, with a centerfold. A visually rich and instructional issue, this edition focuses on practical training approaches for beginners through advanced athletes, complemented by insights into nutrition, recovery, and motivation.
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Table of Contents – Spring 1981 (Special Edition)
BEGINNER’S SECTION
Introduction by The Editors 5
Training: Do It Yourself by John Oliver 6
Your “Muscle Finder” by Dan Lurie 8
Getting Started by Dave Williams 12
A Basic Routine by John Oliver 14
Tips for The Hard Gainer by John Everett 16
Over-ambition Causes Setbacks by David Darling 20
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED SECTION
Introduction by The Editors 23
Selection of Exercises by The Editors 24
A Typical Success Story by Allan Bolte 32
Some Typical Newcomers by The Editors 34
FOR BODYBUILDERS AT ALL LEVELS
Making A Comeback Fast by Fred Nowell 39
Understanding Vitamins by Domenic & Mario Siracusa 42
Understanding Minerals by Domenic & Mario Siracusa 43
WOMEN’S SECTION
Interviewing a Bodybuilder by Radio WPLP 56
Cover Note:
Cover features the legendary Ed Corney, known as the “King of Posers,” alongside Boyer and Valerie Coe. The background displays a “Bodybuilder’s Training Table,” photographed by Denie.
This Spring 1981 edition of Muscle Training Illustrated stands out as a complete bodybuilding handbook, bridging competition-level insight with beginner-friendly training advice. With contributions from figures such as Dan Lurie, John Oliver, and Fred Nowell, it provides valuable historical perspective and practical instruction—making it an excellent collectible for both bodybuilding historians and enthusiasts.