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Who is the Best Mr Olympia Ever?

* This article by Strength Oldschool was initially written on Dec 3, 2016. It has now been updated as of 8 March 2021. * Please watch the video first before reading the article - The video only goes up to 2016 and does not contain footage of later Mr Olympia winners. In these modern times the ‘Mr Olympia’ is considered the KING of ALL bodybuilding contests. Who ever wins the Mr Olympia is simply known as the best bodybuilder on the planet. It’s a title that every singl

Strength Oldschool | March 8
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Disgust with Modern Bodybuilding by Strength Oldschool

Long gone are the days of the "classic" bodybuilding look - Wide shoulders, big arms, tiny waist, athletic legs, oozing health and vitality. Serge Nubret (pictured above) was a prime example of this. The classic, flowing lines have vanished and sadly, possibly never to be seen again. From the mid '90's onwards, the sport of bodybuilding took a dive and plunged into a state of mass, belly freaks! Blame the drugs, the judges, the bodybuilders themselves, whomever...bodybuilding unfortunately becam

Strength Oldschool | March 6
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How Arnold Schwarzenegger Really Trained - The Truth

I have collected first-hand accounts on how Arnold Schwarzenegger really trained including info on his diet. I'm a massive fan of Arnold, but let’s face it, there’s a ton of bullshit information out there online, in books, in magazines etc which makes it difficult knowing what to believe. Well here’s first hand accounts taken from people who have trained with Arnold and observed him training in real life. FIRST HAND ACCOUNTS David C New mentions:

Strength Oldschool | February 21
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Ray Nobile - My Life in the Iron Game

* Written by Ray Nobile, with assistance from his beautiful wife Marion, and Magnus. * This promotional article has been edited by Strength Oldschool. NOTE by Strength Oldschool: Ray Nobile has a new ebook out which I highly recommend all serious bodybuilding and strongman fans read! As a teaser guests can read Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 below for free to get a taste of what the book entails. To purchase this eBook, at the cost of only 5 Euros, (price may be subject to change) p

Strength Oldschool | February 18
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Basic Bodybuilding Nutrition by Lee Hayward

* Article uploaded and edited by Strength Oldschool Your diet is without a doubt one of the most critical aspects of your total fitness bodybuilding routine. You can be consistent with your workouts, but if you don’t fuel your body properly you will NOT get the results you want. Period! Most fitness enthusiasts are meticulous with their training and are ever so careful when scheduling their workouts, doing a precise number of exercises, sets, and reps for each muscle group,

Strength Oldschool | February 16
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My Encounter with Mike Mentzer - Part 2 - The Seminar by Magnus

* Strength Oldschool was given permission to publish this article on the Author's behalf. * An Eyewitness Account of Mike Mentzer's Training Seminar by Magnus. Edited by: Strength Oldschool * If you haven’t read Part 1 yet click here. Hello everyone, and welcome to my account (finally!) of the day I attended Mike Mentzer’s seminar. This event took place the day after my unexpected chat with him that you read about in my first Mentzer topic. The seminar cons

Strength Oldschool | February 14
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Ironmaster Quick Lock Adjustable Dumbbells Review

Let me start by saying this article is not about providing only positive comments about Ironmaster to simply make some "commission" money back from referred sales... this Ironmaster review and any other product review on this website, regarding gym equipment in general, no matter the brand, will always be truthful and honest. Expect no bullshit from Strength Oldschool. No company is perfect, there will always be something negative to say regarding either the product, the delivery service, custom

Strength Oldschool | December 31, 2020
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Strongman Doug Hepburn - World Record Strength Feats at 71 Years Old

The following footage was recorded back in 1997 when Doug Hepburn was 71 years old. He challenged the world to duplicate the lifts he performed in the video. Incredible strength in all lifts which were performed raw with no warm-ups and plenty left in the tank to lift more! To read about Doug Hepburn's recommended "Drug Free" Ultimate Strength Building System click here.

Strength Oldschool | March 27
Old School Bodybuilding and Strength Training

Strongman Doug Hepburn - My Complete Drug-Free Strength Building System

* The following training system and information is from the book "Strongman: The Doug Hepburn Story" by Tom Thurston. Edited by: Strength Oldschool This chapter contains all the information that you will need to make yourself as strong as you wish to become. The product of over sixty years of study, experimentation and training, it is easy to understand and employ, works equally well for either sex and produces regular and continuous gains that are precise enough to last month

Strength Oldschool | March 26
Old School Bodybuilding and Strength Training

1995 Seminar with Strength Legends Gary Taylor and Manfred Hoeberl

Classic footage from 1995 Seminar with Strength Legends Gary Taylor and Manfred Hoeberl. The whole seminar is available to buy on DVD. Manfred looked big. No-doubt before his serious car accident.

Strength Oldschool | March 21
Old School Bodybuilding and Strength Training