| Article | Author | page |
|---|
| Editorial - Barbells Build Better Athletes | Bob Hoffman | 3 |
| Weight Lifting News | | 6 |
| Basic Power Methods | Charles Coster | 8 |
| Claire Weeks - Miss Venus | George R Bruce | 10 |
| Experience Counts | | 12 |
| 1954 World Championships, Lightweight | Bob Hoffman | 14 |
| Bob Hoffman Says | Bob Hoffman | 15 |
| What's Your Best? | Bill Wilson | 17 |
| Success Stories | Steve Stanko | 20 |
| Strongment The World Over | Ray Van Cleef | 22 |
| More Muscle - Fast! | Bob Hoffman | 24 |
| Behind The Scenes | Harry B Paschall | 26 |
| Keep Firm, Keep Fit | John C Grimek | 28 |
| Photo Contest Winner - John Sweeney | Bob Hoffman | 32 |
