A lot of bodybuilders from the golden era of bodybuilding didn't have a lot of supplements to choose from so they made their own with good results. One such bodybuilder was Arnold Schwarzenegger. As part of his regime during the bulking up phase of his preparation he would consume a homemade protein shake as a snack before he went to sleep. Below is the drink as he wrote it in his book, Arnold the Education of a Bodybuilder:
Protein Drink:
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
Rachel McLish was the first Ms. Olympia and was at the peak of her popularity in the 80's. She's best know for her muscularity but also for maintaining her feminity. She mainted this look by being steroid free. She continues to train today and looks great. For women looking to obtain a great classic physique look they should give her workout a try.
In Joe Weider's "Shape" magazine, July 1984, Rachel shared her off-season workout schedule.
Day 1:
CHEST & ARMS
The following is the workout Bill Phillip's says he favors in his book
Monday: Chest and Calves
Bench Press:
3 x 20 @ 135 lbs.
2 x 10 @ 225 lbs.
1 x 8 @ 275 lbs.
1 x 6 @ 295 lbs.
1 x 5 @ 315 lbs.
1 x 4 @ 335 lbs.
1 x 3 @ 355 lbs.
2 x 8 @ 295 lbs.
Incline Flys:
4 x 6-8 @ 70 lb. DB's
Flat Flys:
4 x 6-8 75 lb. DB's
Standing Calve Raise:
4 x 10 @ 400 lbs.
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