Description
Muscular Development Magazine – January 1986 (Vol. 23 No. 1, Deanna Panting Cover)
This vintage issue of Muscular Development Magazine from January 1986 features bodybuilder Deanna Panting on the cover and offers an engaging look into the fitness and bodybuilding culture of the mid-1980s. The magazine is in good condition, showing normal wear consistent with age. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please refer to all images for condition details.
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Table of Contents – Features
12 – Food Combining—21st Century Definition Dieting
By Vic Terra
Reigning AAU Junior Mr. America introduces an advanced nutritional approach that helps develop sculpted musculature without sacrificing appetite or personality.
18 – Your Health
By Norman Zale
Explores the dual nature of stress—how training can promote hypertrophy while other forms of stress can hinder performance—and how to manage both effectively.
22 – The Contest You Never See
By Garry Bartlett
An insider’s view of the backstage “pump-up room” at physique contests, revealing the mind games, social dynamics, and personal rituals of top competitors.
32 – Arm Blasting Blueprint
By Laurie Bannout
A masterclass in arm development from the “Lion of Lebanon,” offering readers a step-by-step breakdown of his arm training philosophy.
36 – Deanna Panting—Feminine but Not Soft
By Reg Bradford
Profiles the rising star Deanna Panting, highlighting her balance of strength and femininity and redefining ideals of the female physique.
47 – Under the Lights
By Russ Warner and Redd Hall
Details the importance of presentation on stage—from posing trunks to lighting and oil application—in achieving the perfect contest look.
51 – Enervation or Enjoyment
By Julie McNew
A reflection on motivation in bodybuilding—how to find joy and inspiration in training rather than treating it as punishment.
This issue captures the evolution of bodybuilding through expert features, classic photography, and thoughtful commentary from some of the era’s most respected voices—a collectible piece for fitness historians and enthusiasts alike.