Muscular Development Magazine – February 1987 (Vol. 24 No. 2, Glenn Knerr Cover)
This February 1987 issue of Muscular Development Magazine features Glenn Knerr on the cover and highlights the evolving sophistication of bodybuilding in the late 1980s—where science, biomechanics, and aesthetics merge with traditional strength training. From advanced nutrition theories to unique training insights, this edition offers practical knowledge and artistic inspiration for bodybuilders of all levels.
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Table of Contents – Features
18 – Nutritional Somatology
By Norman Zale
Explores how nutrition can be tailored to one’s body type. Building on the science of somatotyping, Zale explains how individualized food selection can enhance physical performance and muscular development.
30 – Pedal Properly
By Steven Dowd
A must-read for bodybuilders incorporating cycling into their routines. Dowd offers technical advice on form, resistance, and pacing to ensure cardiovascular training supports—rather than sabotages—muscle growth.
34 – TMJ Magic
By Peter Vuono
A fascinating look at how jaw alignment can influence overall body strength. Vuono discusses new findings in oral orthopedics that show how correcting a misaligned temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can improve physical output.
48 – Dumbbell Deadlifts
By Dr. Ken Leistner
A fresh take on one of bodybuilding’s most revered lifts. Leistner details the unique benefits of the dumbbell variation, emphasizing balance, range of motion, and functional strength development.
61 – Physique Art
By Rosemary Hallum, Ph.D.
An exploration of bodybuilding as a form of living art. Hallum profiles Kevin Lawrence and Diana Dennis, whose graceful, sculptural posing styles exemplify the harmony between strength and beauty.
A standout issue for its blend of scientific depth and artistic appreciation, Muscular Development February 1987 remains a prime collectible for readers fascinated by the intellectual and aesthetic evolution of bodybuilding.