Three More Reps - The Golden Age of Bodybuilding

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3 More Reps showcases the golden age of bodybuilding and its superstars, serving as both a training guide and a stunning coffee table edition in a large format. This book offers an inside look into the lives and training routines of Joe Weider's elite bodybuilders, including first-hand interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger and insights into legends like Frank Zane, Franco Columbu, and Mike Mentzer. It chronicles the humble beginnings of Joe and Ben Weider, the pioneers of the bodybuilding industry and the Mr. Olympia contests. Author George Snyder, a prominent figure in health and weight training, has significantly influenced bodybuilding, creating the training camp concept and promoting events like the Miss Olympia Contest. His Freestyle books, published since 1990, outline a program he has refined over 40 years. Snyder opened his first health club in 1965, pioneering women's training in gyms, and organized the first bodybuilding training camps in the early '70s. He has authored numerous books and magazines, continuing to impact the fitness world through publishing and contest promotions. In 3 More Reps!, Snyder compiles the training routines of 24 super-champions, including action stars like Matthias Hues and Alexander Nevsky. He is also developing a new book on women's fitness history and has partnered with promoter Jose Garcia to create Freestyle Fitness Competitions, emphasizing beauty and figure. Recently, Snyder appoi