I agree that a lot of the charm of some of these is the coy looking away at the camera, sometimes with an innocent grin as if this were not their day job. I mean, the guy t 0:50 could be the guy who bagged your groceries this morning. Or the guys at 1:28 could be the two guys in line at the bank. The well muscled ones are less compelling for the same reason people complain about the modern day body builders-- too forced, to unnatural.
Modern bodybuilding signals a shift towards a new heterosexual aesthetic of the male form. Vintage bodybuilding pictures like these were primarily for the enjoyment of a gay audience. The models are beautified examples of young men coyly looking away from camera in a romantic naturalistic setting. Modern bodybuilding celebrates the masculine virtues of power and dominance, and even the ‘risk’ associated with abuse. Through movies and games, muscles = enhanced capacity to do violence.
@johnsammyanfal Modern bodybuilding celebrates the virtues of steroids, insulin and human growth hormone to produce grotesque caricatures of the male form.
Of this group I would guess Steve Reeves was the most successful. My favorites would have been John Hamill and Steve Wengryn from this video. They both were famous in the 1950s physique magazines and they helped me decide to work out and try to live a healthy life. I am glad now that I have kept up the exercises over the years. Nice video and music.
When God created Man he gave him the ultimate shape and muscular lines and form. The male body is the PeaCock of the human entity): these photos prove why most people freeze in their steps at the sight of a Beautful Man.
Like the old iron men said, "Don't get big, get BEAUTIFUL." Now this is REAL male beauty!BUT HOW DO WE DO IT??? Do any of you older iron men remember how to get this classic tapered look? My physique has changed dramatically since I stopped bulking up and concentrated on doing intense isometrics after my workouts. My waist is 28 inches now and my build looks great in tight clothes. But is there some other "beefcake" secret anyone knows of? Thanks!
I agree that a lot of the charm of some of these is the coy looking away at the camera, sometimes with an innocent grin as if this were not their day job. I mean, the guy t 0:50 could be the guy who bagged your groceries this morning. Or the guys at 1:28 could be the two guys in line at the bank. The well muscled ones are less compelling for the same reason people complain about the modern day body builders-- too forced, to unnatural.
SanzaPancho 5 months ago
great vid....thanks for posting it
pstrevino 9 months ago
Ruddy hell,pass the smelling-salts,lol! Fricking AWESOME!
popazz1 9 months ago
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L !!!!
Showinbulge 10 months ago
Modern bodybuilding signals a shift towards a new heterosexual aesthetic of the male form. Vintage bodybuilding pictures like these were primarily for the enjoyment of a gay audience. The models are beautified examples of young men coyly looking away from camera in a romantic naturalistic setting. Modern bodybuilding celebrates the masculine virtues of power and dominance, and even the ‘risk’ associated with abuse. Through movies and games, muscles = enhanced capacity to do violence.
johnsammyanfal 1 year ago
@johnsammyanfal Modern bodybuilding celebrates the virtues of steroids, insulin and human growth hormone to produce grotesque caricatures of the male form.
CyberBarrister 1 year ago 6
Of this group I would guess Steve Reeves was the most successful. My favorites would have been John Hamill and Steve Wengryn from this video. They both were famous in the 1950s physique magazines and they helped me decide to work out and try to live a healthy life. I am glad now that I have kept up the exercises over the years. Nice video and music.
Featureman 1 year ago
all great bodies !!!!!!
oldboyinse 1 year ago
I think these are the bodies that women tend to like.that what I am going for.
datsunmadman 1 year ago
i NEVER!! get tired of seeing the Human Male he is a MAGNIFICENT ANIMAL!!! to MARVEL AT!!!
LUVMEN21 2 years ago
Werent they roiding at that time? How come they had such hefty packages?
samhainaz 2 years ago
When God created Man he gave him the ultimate shape and muscular lines and form. The male body is the PeaCock of the human entity): these photos prove why most people freeze in their steps at the sight of a Beautful Man.
globehunter2 2 years ago
I AGREE COMPLETELY WITH YOU AMEN!!!
LUVMEN21 2 years ago
i'm not gay, but seeing this video changed my life!
Calebmoyer 2 years ago
2:25 wow
poosaypirate 2 years ago
Loved the pictures. Those real men were unbelievable handsome. Thanks for your effort putting them together for us to enjoy.
tigeraol 2 years ago
I really want to know how these guys trained. Does anyone know sample programs/training principles of that time?
Please help.
neuro73 2 years ago
you can tell that they are sans-steroids because they actually fill out a posing suit quite nicely if you know what i mean lol.
hotnsexybtm 2 years ago
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LUVMEN21 2 years ago
Like living statues
HITpadawan 2 years ago
Totally Great! Just Amazing! & yes, WOW
LOL Really though,Friend,you Captured
The Male Physique in the Stunning Pics
For all of Us to share! you Got Class!*******
BeingWhoYouAre 3 years ago
Like the old iron men said, "Don't get big, get BEAUTIFUL." Now this is REAL male beauty!BUT HOW DO WE DO IT??? Do any of you older iron men remember how to get this classic tapered look? My physique has changed dramatically since I stopped bulking up and concentrated on doing intense isometrics after my workouts. My waist is 28 inches now and my build looks great in tight clothes. But is there some other "beefcake" secret anyone knows of? Thanks!
kjiukhiy 3 years ago
WOW
EverythingWonderful 4 years ago
Great video!
AllenAtlanta2 4 years ago
STUPENDO
rebekko79 4 years ago
wow, those are some very good-looking men. they look masculine
gsotoaz 4 years ago 4
Lovely - brought back memories of those times - and "Demi Gods" magazine that I used to save up for
bobmcintyre 5 years ago