Description
Muscular Development Magazine – September 1986 (Vol. 23 No. 9, Gary Leonard Cover)
This September 1986 issue of Muscular Development Magazine features Gary Leonard on the cover, delivering an engaging mix of performance science, training strategies, and personality-driven features. The edition captures the dynamic energy of mid-1980s bodybuilding through both expert analysis and personal reflection from top athletes.
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Table of Contents – Features
35 – Eluding Glycogen Burnout
By Norman Zale
An in-depth explanation of carbohydrate metabolism and its vital role in fueling muscular endurance. Zale discusses how to maintain full glycogen stores to sustain long, high-intensity workouts.
42 – Florida Flak
By Reg Bradford
A lively roundtable featuring three outspoken female bodybuilders from the South, offering candid commentary on trends, controversies, and challenges in the competitive scene.
48 – Rest-Pause Pumping
By Donald Pfeiffer
A revival of one of bodybuilding’s most effective intensity techniques. Pfeiffer outlines how rest-pause training can reignite progress and deliver powerful results in both strength and muscle growth.
52 – Glandular Index
By Bruce Page
A scientific and nutritional guide on supporting glandular health through diet and supplementation. Page explores the use of animal-tissue concentrates to boost physical responsiveness and vitality.
55 – Chest & Abs Plus
By Gary Leonard
Cover star Gary Leonard shares his personal training routines, including advanced insights into chest and abdominal development that have shaped his championship physique.
72 – “The Women I’ve Known”
By Tony Pearson, as told to Reg Bradford
A revealing feature by Tony Pearson, the “King of Couples Posing,” reflecting on his experiences performing with different female partners across four consecutive winning seasons.
A must-have for vintage bodybuilding collectors, this issue highlights the balance between scientific knowledge, raw discipline, and showmanship that defined the sport in the 1980s.