1983 In Review, Part One with Jerry Brainum

Bodybuilding Legends Show

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:

Jerry's Newsletter

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John Hansen Online Training Programs

Bodybuilding Legends website

John's YouTube Channel