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Jason Arntz Under the Tutelage of Dorian Yates

Published: July 22, 2009

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Back in the 1930s, entire families would gather around the radio in anticipation of the next episode of a popular crime drama. A famous line during the opening was its signature phrase, one that still is revered today.
“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.”
Times have changed and [...]


Markus Ruhl Competing at the Olympia Shows That Size Does Matter

Published: July 7, 2009

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With Dexter Jackson and Kai Greene winning the last two prominent titles in bodybuilding, it seemed that the worm started to turn as far as freaky mass taking home the biggest check. The Mr. Olympia contest has been dominated by size since Dorian Yates won his first Sandow in 1992, through the seven year-reign of [...]


Vic Richards Missed His Calling

Published: February 26, 2009

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There are times when an athlete hits his prime in an era that doesn’t fit. Victor Richards is a prime example of that. When he burst onto the bodybuilding scene back in 1982, such massive size was not commonplace on the contest stage. His 5′10″ frame packed on an incredible 370 pounds of muscle during [...]


Legendary Status

Published: May 27, 2008

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Frank Zane Still Going Strong at 65
In the sport of bodybuilding, champions have come and go at a steady pace over the years. To sustain a lengthy career is quite an accomplishment in any form of athletics, and to be a top competitor in a period of time that spanned three decades in this field [...]