Description
Muscular Development Magazine – April 1987 (Luiz Freitas Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This Muscular Development April 1987 issue features Luiz Freitas, Brazil’s pioneering world-class bodybuilder, on the cover. The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor wear on the edges typical for its age. This is a quantity listing, meaning multiple copies are available in similar condition—each showing only slight differences in wear. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive.
An exceptional issue from bodybuilding’s golden age, this edition features a diverse lineup of expert training philosophy, athlete profiles, and classic 1980s editorial depth. Each magazine is shipped in a plastic protective covering for safekeeping. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Overview
Features
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Know Thyself
By Bradley Steiner
A timeless reflection on the mental and emotional side of training, applying ancient Greek wisdom to modern weightlifting discipline. -
The Selling of Lee Haney
By Claude Daphne
A rare look at the financial and public persona of eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney, exploring his evolution from champion to commercial figure. -
The Divine Ms. Margo
By Reg Bradford
A feature on a determined 1980s bodybuilding icon—balancing strength, femininity, and perseverance on her path to success. -
Thick Bar Training
By Dr. Ken Leistner
A practical guide to building hand and forearm power using thick-bar techniques, enhancing both strength and muscular density. -
Bodybuilding’s Apocalypse Now
By Connie McCloskey
Ms. America voices her disapproval of steroid culture in bodybuilding, calling for reform and a renewed commitment to integrity in the sport. -
Brazilian Blockbuster
By Art Zeller
A dynamic profile of Luiz Freitas, the South American powerhouse whose aesthetic, world-class physique redefined Brazilian bodybuilding. -
Aminos…How Many…When?
By Norman Zale
An in-depth discussion of amino acid supplementation—timing, dosage, and its growing role in muscle development. -
Under the Lights
By Rosemary Hallum & Russ Warner
Veteran bodybuilder Will Willis shares insight into posing artistry, comparing the discipline to professional stage performance. -
Johnnie Morant
By Doris Vallejo
A rising talent poised for stardom in the bodybuilding world—an intimate introduction to a name destined for recognition. -
Cable Carving
By Tom Willert
After four decades under the iron, this veteran reveals how targeted cable techniques refined his muscularity and aesthetic form.
This April 1987 issue exemplifies Muscular Development’s classic balance of intellect, artistry, and athleticism, spotlighting icons like Lee Haney and Luiz Freitas alongside timeless training science. A true vintage collectible from an era when bodybuilding was as much philosophy as it was muscle.