Peter McGough
06/15/20 • 79 min
Peter McGough, former Editor-in Chief of Flex Magazine is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Peter talks about the best Mr. Olympia winners in the 55 year history of the biggest contest in bodybuilding (17:10). Peter also shares his memories of traveling with the professional bodybuilders on the Grand Prix tours that would take place after the Mr. Olympia in the 1990's (38:21). Finally, Peter talks about the magical period of the early 1990's when so many great bodybuilders turned pro at the same time (49:47).
Peter McGough, former Editor-in Chief of Flex Magazine is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Peter talks about the best Mr. Olympia winners in the 55 year history of the biggest contest in bodybuilding (17:10). Peter also shares his memories of traveling with the professional bodybuilders on the Grand Prix tours that would take place after the Mr. Olympia in the 1990's (38:21). Finally, Peter talks about the magical period of the early 1990's when so many great bodybuilders turned pro at the same time (49:47).
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