Articles by Yegor Khzokhlachev

Will Sasso: Calf King How often, throughout the course of your existence, have you encountered individuals who, by all appearances, abstain from the rigors of physical exertion, yet manifest calf musculature akin to that of […]

Lee Haney: “I heard plenty of doubts expressed in the media after the Olympia win in Chicago. People questioned whether I deserved to win the title- and that really upset me. I’m either a popular […]

Weider was pleased to have me remain in America. I talked him into bringing over Franco Columbu. It was important for me to be with Franco during a time when I wanted to adhere to […]

Rick Drasin on Arnold: A lot of bodybuilders are short. Arnold was like 6’2”. He had amazing shoulders and arms that were big and very much defined tapering down to a 32-inch waist, which was […]

Jack Neary on Gunnar Rosbo, from Muscle and Fitness The party had been under way only an hour or so and already chatter was circulating that the guest of honor bore a striking resemblance to […]

Chet Yorton on Arnold: I beat this young kid in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in ‘66. He was very subdued. He needed an interpreter because he spoke very little English. He followed me around […]

I had been in California for about six months and was working and training at a gym that attracted competitive bodybuilders. During a conversation I told one of the guys that I would be a […]

When viewed from the front, Urs Kalecinski’s lower legs closely resemble the calves of a comic book superhero, marked by their diamond-shaped form, highlighted by his diminutive joints. This configuration magnifies the impressive size of […]

On September 24th, at 2 PM, the pre-judging session began—a stark contrast to the upcoming lively grand event. This preliminary evaluation bore weight, especially for Sergio Oliva and Roy Callender. Regrettably, they faced disqualification due […]

Though those present at the 1974 Mr. Olympia might observe Lou Ferrigno projecting an air of confidence upon the stage, a profounder comprehension of Louie’s inner landscape would remain elusive until the unveiling of “Pumping […]

In the annals of 1974, the audience appeared not as mere fans, but as imperial Caesars presiding over a spectacle, exulting in the mortal combat of gladiators, not by sword, but by the sinewy clash […]

Transcript Casey Viator, Mike Mentzer, Ray Mentzer, and Boyer Coe are the bodybuilders most people associate with Arthur Jones and Nautilus but, in the early 1970s, Bodybuilders such as John Grimek, Milo Steinborn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, […]