| Article | Author | page |
| Editorial - How Often Should We Be Sick? | Bob Hoffman | 3 |
| To The Editor | | 6 |
| Weightlifting News | | 10 |
| Strength Through The Ages | David Willoughby | 14 |
| Gallery of Greats - Steve Reeves | Charles S Jenkins Jr | 15 |
| Thoughts and Afterthoughts | Bob Hasse | 15 |
| Muscleman of the Midlands - Mike Dziura | Gary L Vacin | 16 |
| The Sources Of Your Energy | Bob Hoffman | 18 |
| Success Stories | Steve Stanko | 20 |
| Strongmen The World Over | Ray Van Cleef | 22 |
| Judo - Grappling Techiques of Kodokan Judo | Donn Draeger | 24 |
| The Iron Grapevine | | 26 |
| Know Your Body | George F Jowett | 28 |
| Man Of The Month - Don Holinsworth | | 30 |
| Mr America's Training For Maximum Muscularity | Red Lerille | 31 |
| Hints On Training | John C Grimek | 34 |
| Rick Jason's Fitness Program | Earle E Liederman | 36 |
| To The Ladies - After Baby Arrived | Vera Christensen | 38 |
| Boys' Club | | 40 |
| The Man On The Cover - Dale Hartman | Bob Hasse | 42 |
| Your Training Problems | John C Grimek | 66 |