Description
Strength & Health Magazine – March 1981 – Susie Green & Samir Bannout – No Label – VG
This vintage March 1981 issue of Strength & Health Magazine features Susie Green and Samir Bannout—the “Lion of Lebanon”—on the cover. The pair exemplifies the growing trend of couples’ posing in bodybuilding. Susie Green had recently claimed the Ms. Orange County Muscle Classic title, while Samir Bannout, a future Mr. Olympia, was already recognized for his Mr. Universe victory. Their partnership and poise captured the spirit of an era that celebrated both strength and aesthetic harmony.
This is a quantity listing, meaning multiple copies of the same issue are available. Each magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. Every copy is in great shape for its age—see detailed photos for condition specifics. We offer combined shipping upon request, and all items come with a plastic protective covering for preservation.
Table of Contents:
5 Editorial
8 Letters to the Editor
10 Shanghai Friendship Invitational — Dick Smith
17 Kilo Conversion Table
19 Arnis—Filipino Stick Fighting — Halford E. Jones
22 Barbells on Campus—Kentucky State — Hill and Donlon
26 America Cup Weightlifting Competition — Dick Smith
33 For Women Only
34 To the Ladies: My Aching Back — Vera Christensen
38 Hollywood Stars Discuss Weight Training — Merv Haddad
42 Schooner Scholar — Hope Coleman
46 The Need for Exercise — John C. Grimek
50 Strength Coaches’ Seminar — National Strength Coaches Assn.
52 Arts & Remedies — Lucille Latham White
56 Spirulina — Bob Hoffman
58 Readers’ Success Stories
60 The Iron Grapevine
70 Too Small for Football Last Year? — Richard White
72 Weightlifting Announcements
74 Ask the Doctor — Frank Corbett, M.D.
On the Cover:
Susie Green and Samir Bannout strike a commanding presence on the posing dais, representing the growing recognition of couples’ bodybuilding during the early 1980s. Their achievements and chemistry make them a fitting duo for this issue’s celebration of strength, form, and fitness.
A sought-after collectible from the golden age of bodybuilding, this issue features both classic training insight and international competition highlights from a pivotal era in the sport’s evolution.