| Article | Author | page |
|---|
| Editorial - Can We Disregard the Rules and Be Strong, Healthy and Happy ? | Bob Hoffman | 3 |
| Weightlifting News | | 7 |
| The 1953 National Championships | Bob Hoffman | 9 |
| A New Sport Is Born | Joe Scalzo | 12 |
| What Our Worthy Opponents Are Doing | Bob Hoffman | 14 |
| Never Miss An Exercise Period | Dick Bachtell | 16 |
| What's Your Best ? | Bill Wilson | 17 |
| Behind The Scenes | Harry B Paschall | 19 |
| Success Stories | Steve Stanko | 20 |
| Strongmen The World Over | Ray Van Cleef | 22 |
| Developing The Calves | Jack Delinger | 24 |
| The Mr. America Contest For 1953 | Jules Bacon | 26 |
| Human Food Requirements | Bob Hoffman | 28 |
| Most ? - Or Best ? | Bob Hoffman | 30 |
| Photo Contest Winner - Leroy Colbert | | 32 |
| Your Training Problems | John C Grimek | 66 |
