Scott reflected on the creation of the Mr. Olympia. It was a Sunday afternoon, September, 1964. Larry had just won the coveted IFBB Mr. Universe title and was about to have a celebratory dinner with Joe Weider.
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Reflecting On Winning The 1965 Mr. Olympia By Larry Scott
In the last instalment, we discussed how Larry and Joe Weider conceived the idea of the Mr. Olympia competition way back in September 1964. Larry had just won Mr. Universe and felt like Alexander The Great with no new worlds to conquer.
Reflecting On Winning The 1966 Mr. Olympia By Larry Scott
“So one Mr. Olympia was over.” Scott told us. “I was thrilled to have won this competition and getting a win over Poole and Maynard, two of the very best bodybuilders in the world. Some very weird things happened afterwards.”
Larry Scott in his office at Hoggan CamStar in Draper, UT. (Circa 1985).
Larry Scott in his office at Hoggan CamStar in Draper, UT. (Circa 1985).
Meeting Larry Scott
I met Larry Scott at the opening of a gym in San Antonio, Texas circa 1983.
Larry Scott By Jim Shiblom
I met Larry Scott in 1977. He did seminars and shows for me for many years.
Larry Scott By Emile Mullick
I knew Larry Scott from Vince’s Gym in the 60’s.
Use the Preacher Bench for Better Biceps
Sitting forlornly in some unused corner of the gym unwanted and ignored is the preacher bench, sometimes known as the Scott bench.
How to Use the Preacher’s Stand for Developing Biceps
Insofar as I am concerned, I have never observed the preacher bench being used correctly.
Larry Scott Vacation Shock
When I was about age 55, I took my family to Hawaii and we took a family photo right on the beach. I had already noticed my pants were getting tighter but it really hit me when I saw that photo.