| Article | Author | page |
|---|
| Editorial - They Way To Live Happily, Healthfully and Successfully | Bob Hoffman | 3 |
| Weight Lifting News | | 7 |
| National Championships Report | Bob Hoffman | 9 |
| Barbell Bits | Jim Murray | 14 |
| Adventures In Eating | Bob Hoffman | 15 |
| Photo Contest Winner - Frank Dorio | | 16 |
| Behind the Scenes | Harry B Paschall | 17 |
| 1952 AAU Mr Universe Contest | | 19 |
| Success Stories | Steve Stanko | 20 |
| Strongmen The World Over | Ray Van Cleef | 22 |
| Mr America Contest Pictorial Review | | 24 |
| Jack Delinger's Favorite Exercises | Ed Yarick | 26 |
| Weigth Training Advice | Bob Hoffman | 28 |
| Better Health Pays Off In Better Business | Harold Zinkin | 30 |
| Barbelles | Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton | 32 |
| Your Training Problems | John C Grimek | 50 |
