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Muscular Development Magazine – May 1988 (Vince Comerford Cover, No Label, Very Good Condition)
This Muscular Development May 1988 issue featuring Vince Comerford on the cover is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with its age. The item shown in photos is the exact copy you will receive. It has been carefully stored and comes in a protective plastic sleeve. Please review all photos for full condition details. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Features and Articles
18 – Think Big!
By Joseph Miller, M.S.
Explores the powerful connection between mental focus and muscle performance, emphasizing how visualization and the mind-muscle link can elevate training results to new levels.
20 – Marketing Your Muscles
By Rosemary Hallum, Ph.D.
Why not profit from the body you’ve built? Featuring insights from Brian Moss, founder of Better Bodies Modeling Agency, this article breaks down how to turn your physique into a marketable asset in a competitive industry.
26 – Overtrained or Inadequately Fueled?
By Norman Zale
Examines the fine line between overtraining and undernourishment. Zale clarifies how proper caloric intake supports full recovery, sustained energy, and optimal muscle growth.
34 – The Art of Specialization
By Dr. Ken Leistner
Leistner revisits the misunderstood concept of specialization training, explaining when to use focused routines, how to prevent imbalances, and why moderation is key to effective results.
38 – The Blond Myth
By Lonnie Teper
Cover feature on Vince Comerford, whose breakout performance at the ’87 NPC Nationals propelled him into the spotlight. Teper captures Comerford’s journey from rising amateur to emerging professional contender.
44 – Two Sides of the Same Coin
By Bradley J. Steiner
A commentary on the shared roots of bodybuilding and powerlifting, advocating mutual respect between the disciplines and emphasizing their common devotion to the iron.
48 – Arm Implements
By Stephen Wedan
An innovative approach to arm training using unconventional tools such as “fat” bars and off-loaded dumbbells, designed to challenge grip, coordination, and muscle recruitment.
52 – Beyond Heredity
By Don Pfeiffer
Debunking the myth that bodybuilding success depends solely on genetics or steroids, Pfeiffer argues that discipline, creativity, and perseverance remain the sport’s true equalizers.
58 – Great Britain—Great Body
By Reg Bradford
A profile of Della Shahabi, an English physique star making waves in the U.S. pro circuit, whose balance of grace and strength is redefining women’s bodybuilding.
62 – Pursuit of the Pinnacle
By Howard Alpert
An insider look into John Terilli’s decision to skip the previous year’s Olympia and his renewed drive to reclaim his place among the sport’s elite.
77 – Sensitivity & Your Significant Other
By Teri Nordbay
In this lighthearted yet insightful piece, Ms. America Teri Nordbay discusses how “gymaholics” and their partners can maintain healthy relationships despite demanding training lifestyles.
This May 1988 issue of Muscular Development delivers a dynamic mix of training science, psychology, and personal insight, highlighted by Vince Comerford’s rise to prominence. A true collectible for enthusiasts of classic bodybuilding journalism and 1980s fitness culture.