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.”
Vince Gironda on Steroids – Stay Away From It Like It Was Poison!
Vince Gironda discusses steroids and why he was always against their usage. The natural way is the only way!
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.
Vince Gironda’s Final Interview
It was my pleasure and privilege to know Vince Gironda for 45 years.
Bill Howard – A Classical Study of Physical Perfection
I trained for twenty years until I recently discovered that I make better progress and faster gains by not overworking. I do less sets and exercises now, but everything I do works my muscles to the maximum.
It All Started With The Iron Guru
Vince Gironda opened his gym in Studio City, California in 1948. Fifty years later in 1998, Daryl Conant opened his own gym in Kennebunk.
Ron Kosloff – The Natural Way Is The Only Way
In memory of Ron Kosloff, my good friend and teacher who sadly passed away in 2019.