| Article | Author | page |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | Charles Rosenberg | 5 |
| Mr. U.S.A. for 1949 | Peary Rader | 6 |
| A Training Session With Clarence Ross | Lee Ward | 10 |
| Maximum Thigh Development | Peary Rader | 12 |
| The Three Olympic Lifts - The Two Arm Snatch | Charles A Smith | 14 |
| Mr. Metropolitan Contest | Charles A Smith | 18 |
| Charlie Shimkus - Ripping Tearer | Russell Stoker | 19 |
| Research Department | Dr J S Van Wye | 20 |
| Pictorial Display - John Grimek | 23 | |
| Professional Strong Man Champs and Assn News | Walter Marcyan | 27 |
| Women's Lifting Champs for 1949 | 28 | |
| This 'N That | 30 |