Jan 22, 2024
Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1983 in Bodybuilding. In Part One of this episode, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the major amateur competitions in 1983 including the 1983 AAU Mr. America won by Jeff King, the 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Jeff King (amateur) and Edwardo Kawak (Professional) and the 1983 NPC Nationals won by Bob Paris. (Time stamps below).
Time Stamps:
4:24 - Maui Trip
8:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum
10:00 - Current state of the Mr. America title
12:50 - 1983 AAU Mr. America
22:10 - 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe - Amateur
23:10 - 1983 NABBA Mr. Universe - Professional
26:50 - Training the abs
32:48 - National level AAU contests
34:10 - 1983 NPC Nationals
35:08 - Bob Paris
38:55 - Rory Leidelmeyer
45:10 - Great posing routines
52:22 - Mike Christian at the 1983 NPC Nationals
55:50 - Matt Mendenhall's potential
1:00:40 - Rich Gaspari top 5 at 20 years old
1:06:22 - Jerry's 8x10 photos
1:14:40 - Other class winners at the 1983 NPC Nationals
Links:
John Hansen Online Training Programs