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Title: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The RedMeatKid on June 12, 2019, 07:07:51 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/is4AAOSwaEhZH1Pn/s-l300.jpg)
The era of the muscle magazine peaked with this issue of Ironman Magazine. Hasn't been the same since.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 12, 2019, 07:16:13 AM
Everytime there's a magazine cover thread .... I need to throw my 2 cents ... ( the same 2 cents )  ;D


Buchanan Ironman summer 1989 cover .


A couple Arnold and big Louie covers too  ......


In recent years the Jay Gutler  09 MD





WooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 12, 2019, 07:22:54 AM
This was on stand 30 years ago June 89.....

and to think that photo was taking by Artie Zeller in 1972 (47 damn years ago) its even crazier .



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Royalty on June 12, 2019, 07:32:38 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/is4AAOSwaEhZH1Pn/s-l300.jpg)
The era of the muscle magazine peaked with this issue of Ironman Magazine. Hasn't been the same since.


This is the primary problem with bodybuilding. Delusional fans are hung up on the past. Non-stop obsession with the past. “The old days were better... blah blah blah blah blah”.

Maybe it’s time you see a a fucking psychiatrist.

And it’s disgusting when a person has multiple accounts, and each account “chimes in” with their weird memories.



Note: Fortress knows that bodybuilding was a messed up sport in the 90’s. He didn’t just buy magazines... he saw all of the real, behind-the-scenes nonsense. He witnessed all of the shady behavior and he heard all of the lies.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The Italian Lifter on June 12, 2019, 07:41:59 AM
So Fort is Red?
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 07:57:31 AM
As a small childlet in the 1990's, I have precious memories of walking to Zellers [Canada's version of Wal-Mart, now defunct], WHERE THE LOWEST PRICE WAS THE LAW - EVERYDAY [until the corporation declared bankruptcy in 2013], and buying magazines for $6.99 CAD [$0.29 USD], with Pet Shop Boys singing "Go West" on the store's audio system.

In early 2001, just learning about bodybuilding, and thinking "If Greg Kovacs can gain 23-lb of lean muscle from MuscleTech, I can gain five, damnit!", I remember being shocked and in awe of a FLEX magazine cover of Kevin Levrone, where the featured article was about him dethroning Ronnie Coleman, where Kev [who was listed as 5'9"], said "I will be training for eight or nine months for the 2001 Mr. Olympia - I will not stop!", and thinking that all it took was hard work and a good diet to look like Kevin.

As opposed to that + massive amounts of steroids, growth hormone, and cutting agents - as well as being reborn with Kev's genetics.

WooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Le Vro Nee
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Deadpool on June 12, 2019, 07:59:35 AM
in this to win this

best magazine EVER:  Strength Training for Beauty

end of thread   ;)
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The Italian Lifter on June 12, 2019, 08:01:21 AM
Yeah Matt, same here (only 10 years before) : those were the days!
I was convinced it was actually possible to look like Reeves in a couple of years just via hard work and weight gain powder.....
If only I knew
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 08:10:40 AM
Yeah Matt, same here (only 10 years before) : those were the days!
I was convinced it was actually possible to look like Reeves in a couple of years just via hard work and weight gain powder.....
If only I knew

Maybe Keanu...
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The Italian Lifter on June 12, 2019, 08:14:03 AM
Exactly
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 08:17:22 AM

This is the primary problem with bodybuilding. Delusional fans are hung up on the past. Non-stop obsession with the past. “The old days were better... blah blah blah blah blah”.

Maybe it’s time you see a a fucking psychiatrist.

And it’s disgusting when a person has multiple accounts, and each account “chimes in” with their weird memories.



Note: Fortress knows that bodybuilding was a messed up sport in the 90’s. He didn’t just buy magazines... he saw all of the real, behind-the-scenes nonsense. He witnessed all of the shady behavior and he heard all of the lies.

Bah. Sadly true.

At least we now know the risks.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 09:23:24 AM
That Arnold picture is bananas.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 12, 2019, 09:58:02 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The RedMeatKid on June 12, 2019, 10:12:54 AM
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/templates/subscription/images/cover.jpg)
Last real bodybuilding mag on the market .
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 10:48:27 AM
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/templates/subscription/images/cover.jpg)
Last real bodybuilding mag on the market .

For how much longer?
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: MCWAY on June 12, 2019, 12:29:12 PM
For how much longer?

I think they brought IronMan back. But, it apparently only comes out quarterly now and has many INBF/INBA natural competitors.

I saw a copy in Publix about a month ago with former pro wrestler and current INBA Natural Mr. Olympia, Rob Terry, on the cover.

(https://www.ironmanmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/SUMMER-2019-Magazine-753x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: robcguns on June 12, 2019, 12:39:24 PM
Best mag covers to me were musclemag covers.Always liked them.in contrast all the rest seemed very blahhh.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: The RedMeatKid on June 12, 2019, 12:47:00 PM
I think they brought IronMan back. But, it apparently only comes out quarterly now and has many INBF/INBA natural competitors.

I saw a copy in Publix about a month ago with former pro wrestler and current INBA Natural Mr. Olympia, Rob Terry, on the cover.

(https://www.ironmanmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/SUMMER-2019-Magazine-753x1024.jpg)
Yes there are new owners, been sold again for the second time within the past few years. I checked it out at the supplemental store I frequent. Boring and sterile magazine 
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: MCWAY on June 12, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
Best mag covers to me were musclemag covers.Always liked them.in contrast all the rest seemed very blahhh.

Is it because they featured Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson, before they became wrestlers?
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: robcguns on June 12, 2019, 01:41:29 PM
Is it because they featured Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson, before they became wrestlers?

Probably haha
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2019, 02:01:47 PM
I think they brought IronMan back. But, it apparently only comes out quarterly now and has many INBF/INBA natural competitors.

I saw a copy in Publix about a month ago with former pro wrestler and current INBA Natural Mr. Olympia, Rob Terry, on the cover.

(https://www.ironmanmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/SUMMER-2019-Magazine-753x1024.jpg)

"Is creatine a steroid?"

Must definitely be for a different audience.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 13, 2019, 05:20:16 AM
THIS




WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH   TA NA KA
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 13, 2019, 05:22:29 AM

This is the primary problem with bodybuilding. Delusional fans are hung up on the past. Non-stop obsession with the past. “The old days were better... blah blah blah blah blah”.

Maybe it’s time you see a a fucking psychiatrist.

And it’s disgusting when a person has multiple accounts, and each account “chimes in” with their weird memories.



Note: Fortress knows that bodybuilding was a messed up sport in the 90’s. He didn’t just buy magazines... he saw all of the real, behind-the-scenes nonsense. He witnessed all of the shady behavior and he heard all of the lies.

If you see who were the top names in BB in the past ............  opposed to Shawn Rhoden, Heath , etc  you might want to dig in the past a bit more .



WooOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  Quarter turn to the right bitch
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: illuminati on June 13, 2019, 05:42:27 AM
Amazing shot of Brian at a body weight of around 210lbs !!
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 13, 2019, 06:00:06 AM
This is an interesting cover . something the average Joe can stare at and maybe think It'd be cool to be a pro BB"

I wasn't even in the states when I saw this cover on stands around the planet  .....   Paris looks like a super hero olympic kind of athlete there you can even see the gold medal on the FLEX logo  ...  very functional . 


Good looks, good hair ,small waist great abs ....things of the past .  ;D




WooSHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 06:08:50 AM
 ::) sales are lagging you put this guy on the cover.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Thin Lizzy on June 13, 2019, 06:09:38 AM
;D

I was going to say when Mentzer was  on the covers. Early 80s.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 06:36:39 AM
I was going to say when Mentzer was  on the covers. Early 80s.
;D
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Deadpool on June 13, 2019, 09:01:56 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 09:46:08 AM
after years of accusing Joe weider of pornographer. Hoffman's md publishes the first all nude cover on a main stream muscle magazine. ;D
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: MCWAY on June 13, 2019, 10:11:15 AM
Probably haha

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/96/62/45/9662455176f212d5e9ce19439249fde2.jpg)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/S-4AAOSwQYZWzQ25/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 10:23:30 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 10:24:51 AM
and now this.  ::)
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: MCWAY on June 13, 2019, 10:28:23 AM
;D

I have a few of these in my garage. This was when Muscular Development was going through its identity crisis, as in Muscular Development-Fitness-Health (MDFH) and All-Natural Muscular Development (ANMD).

They went back to the "We-Love-Steroids-Yes-We-Do!!-We-Love-Steroids-How-'bout-You?" format when Steve Blechman left Twinlab and bought the magazine from his family. But, for nearly a year and a half, they put silicon-stuffed-pseudo-porn-stars on the covers, with nary a bodybuilder in sight (except for the occasional inset).
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: MCWAY on June 13, 2019, 10:30:02 AM
and now this.  ::)

That's a bit different. She was the Ms. Physique Olympia. And she's more muscular than the first Ms. Olympa, Rachel McLish, was in her prime.
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Slik on June 13, 2019, 01:56:21 PM
after years of accusing Joe weider of pornographer. Hoffman's md publishes the first all nude cover on a main stream muscle magazine. ;D
who is this woman? Familiar
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Deadpool on June 13, 2019, 02:05:32 PM
That's a bit different. She was the Ms. Physique Olympia. And she's more muscular than the first Ms. Olympa, Rachel McLish, was in her prime.

before Rachael there was Lisa Lyons.  and...before her there was Pudgy Stockton. 
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: funk51 on June 13, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
who is this woman? Familiar
                    susan kaminga
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Deadpool on June 14, 2019, 08:20:32 AM
                    susan kaminga

wow good eye
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: BB on June 14, 2019, 10:18:17 AM
Suzan Kaminga did porn under the stage name "Super Clitty" for those curious  :).
Title: Re: When muscle magazines peaked- iconic magazine cover
Post by: Deadpool on June 14, 2019, 01:48:32 PM
Suzan Kaminga did porn under the stage name "Super Clitty" for those curious  :).

not curious at all, thanks anyways

(opens new window, googles Super Clitty, gets out credit card)