After winning every NABBA title available to him, Brutal Bertil Fox came to the IFBB pro ranks in 1981. Naturally Bertil sent shockwaves through the ranks world wide.
Larry Scott (1938-2014) was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2010, and succumbed to complications from the disease on March 8, 2014. His contributions to health and fitness helped accelerate the growth of bodybuilding as a sport and as a life style. He was the first Mr. Olympia and a great teacher, he will be missed.
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Muscle Builder Training Partner Series Part 3 with Deny Gable and Robby Robinson
Reports have been coming in of the death of Nasser El Sonbaty on March 20th. He was one of the top bodybuilders of 90's. Flex, Muscle Mag and Wikipedia.org have reported his death. Some reports are that he died in his sleep in Egypt.
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Training
I was training with Sylvester for 5 months with a daily routine of 2 hours of bodybuilding training in morning. We were training a different muscles split, usually 2 muscle groups, and then we did 2 hours of boxing in afternoon. The weight training was very intense and together with the boxing, I became very cut.
Franco's Chest Workout:
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Barbell Bench Press | 5-6 | 10-6 |
| Barbell Incline Press | 4-5 | 10-6 |
|
Dips Superset with Cable Crossovers |
3-4 3-4 |
15-20 15 |
Finding information regarding Mr. T's workout routines online is quite a task. So for fans interested in how the star of Rocky III built his menacing frame I've included his training routine he used when he was a bodyguard. Read more below:
This was taken from an early excerpt from Mr. T on his bodyguard workout done each day. At one point this workout was doubled on the reps, Heavy bag and running increased to 2 miles.
Daily
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the greatest bodybuilder ever, Sergio Oliva. He died on November 12, 2012. He may be gone but he will live on forever as an inspiration to aspiring bodybuilders all over the world.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday mentioned Oliva in a Twitter message: “Oliva was one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time & a true friend,” Schwarzenegger said. “A fierce competitor w/ a big personality - one of a kind.”
Mr. Olympia Frank Zane used the following workout split leading up to his 1977 victory.
Monday – Morning
• Legs and Calves
Monday – Afternoon
• Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms and Abs
Tuesday – Mornings
• Back
Tuesday – Afternoon
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
CHEST : Barbell Bench Press, shoulder width grip, arms vertical with the bar. Elbows are never allowed to lock out. Warms up with 15 to 25 repetitions. From then on 5 sets, 8 to 10 reps. Incline Bench Press, 225 Ibs., 5 sets, 10 reps Dumbbell Flyes, 5 sets, 10 reps Cable Crossovers (standing) 5 sets, 12 reps
"Iron Mike" Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion and youngest man to ever win the WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight titles at just a 20 year old kid. His raw power and ability to knockout even the toughest of guys made his opponents look like they all had glass jaws. "Kid Dynamite" won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 in the first round, and is often considered to be one of the greatest. Below is a sample of his workout he did in his prime which was performed 7 days a week:
Vince Gironda's A Muscle Has Four Sides: How To Build Muscle In The Shortest Time Possible.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Ab work as warm-up
1. Twisting Leg Raises – 50 reps each side
2. Hip Rolls – 50 reps each side
3. Double Leg Crossovers – 50 reps each side
4. Twisting Sit-ups Over Bench – 50 reps each side
5. Leg Raises off Flat Bench – 100 reps
6. Bent Knee Leg Raises – 100 reps
7. Seated Military Press – 4 sets of 6 reps
8. Lying Rear Delt Circles – 4 sets of 6 reps
9. Standing Dumbbell Presses – 4 sets of 6 reps
10. Lying Rear Delt Raise – 4 sets of 6 reps
11. One Arm Rowing Off Bench – 4 sets of 6 reps
12. Close Grip Chins – 4 sets of 10 reps
13. Rowing on High Pulley – 4 sets of 6 reps
14. Lat Pull downs – 4 sets of 6 reps
15. Incline Barbell Prones – 4 sets of 6 reps
16. Incline Laterals – Dumbbells – 4 sets of 6 reps
17. Bench Press – 4 sets of 6 reps
18. Bent Arm Laterals – 4 sets of 6 reps
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