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Muscular Development Magazine – June 1988 (#13 Joe Bucci Special, No Label, Good Condition)
This Muscular Development June 1988 issue, Joe Bucci Special Edition (#13), is in good condition with some light signs of wear consistent with age. The exact item shown in the photos is the one you will receive. It comes preserved in a protective plastic sleeve for safekeeping. Please review all photos to assess condition. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Departments and Features
29 – The Real Deal
By Dr. Ken Leistner
The term “high-intensity training” has been overused and misunderstood for decades. Leistner dissects its origins, misconceptions, and misuse, offering a clear and accurate perspective on this powerful but often misrepresented training approach.
32 – On Target with Dave Draper
By Rosemary Hallum, Ph.D.
A follow-up to Muscular Development’s March feature on legendary bodybuilder Dave Draper, this article provides additional insights into his current lifestyle, philosophies, and his thoughts on the modern “peripheral bodybuilder.”
38 – Joe Bucci: Best in the World
By Art Zeller
Cover feature on Joe Bucci, a Pennsylvania native making waves in California’s bodybuilding scene. Zeller explores Bucci’s rise to prominence, training mindset, and what sets him apart as a true contender on the world stage.
44 – Exploring Sportelesis
By Rosemary Hallum, Ph.D.
An introduction to Odd Haugen’s innovative computerized training system, Sportelesis, designed to enhance workout personalization and nutritional guidance through emerging technology—decades ahead of its time.
54 – Phil Hill’s Calculated Risk
By Reg Bradford
A bold move pays off for Phil Hill, who risked everything by leaving the country just a week before the NPC Men’s Nationals. Bradford recounts how Hill’s confidence, timing, and strategy shaped his winning outcome.
58 – Overcoming Plateaus
By Donald Pfeiffer
Stuck in a rut? Pfeiffer offers practical and psychological tactics to break through performance plateaus, from rest and variation to smarter progression planning.
60 – Raye Hollett: Fresh to Go
By Paula Crane
A spotlight on Raye Hollett, another Pennsylvania native carving out a successful bodybuilding career in California. Her journey exemplifies determination, adaptability, and the growing prominence of women in the sport.
77 – The Insidious Bodybender
By Teri Nordbay
Ms. America Teri Nordbay exposes how certain common training practices can accelerate the onset of osteoporosis—and why both men and women should take bone health more seriously.
This Muscular Development June 1988 Joe Bucci Special Edition captures a transitional moment in bodybuilding’s golden era, where tradition met innovation. With in-depth profiles, training science, and forward-thinking fitness technology, it remains an insightful and collectible issue for vintage bodybuilding enthusiasts and historians alike.