Alex Pilin in Tomorrow’s Man

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Alex Pilin featured in Tomorrow’s Man in 1953, photos by Frank Collier.
When describing this young man's build, "rugged" is an understate- ment. This is Alex Pilin, 20, of Pitts- burgh, Pa. He's Mr. Pittsburgh '53. Mr. Alleghany '53. Can Bench Press 370#, Squats 450 #. Photo by Frank Collier, 324 Beachgrove Drive, Erie, Pa.
On the left is Juan Jimenez, the 132 lb. champ. In center, Alex Pilin the 165 lb, winner. On the right we have John Leitger who was sec- ond in the heavyweight class and third in the physique contest. Photo by Young. usual due to the long trip but nevertheless made 730. George was just 17 as was Alex Pilin who won with a total of 750, James Fan- try is another boy to keep an eye on in the future. The 181 pound class was won by Jonn Morley with a fine 795 total. The new 198 pound class was won by Adam Swiz, but we were unable to get his total in time to go to press. The heavyweight class was marked by the outstanding lifting of John Leitger who, al- though only a little over the 198 pound class lifted only 5 pounds less than the heavyweight winner William Baillie who made 840. There were 36 entries in the "Jr. Mr. Amer- ica" contest. The sub-divisions were won by Marvin Eder, best arms, best hack, best chest: Irvin Koszewski, best abdominals; and Ed Chrupcala, best legs. The title went to John Paine of Apollon B.B.C. He also won the "Most Muscular" award. Second place went to Marvin Eder and third to John Leitger. Irvin Koszewski received fourth and fifth went to James Park. All photos by Don Young. Lifting results were as follows: Please turn to page 57 George Brignola of San Francisco gave a good account of himself and should do much better in future competition. He uses the squat style and as you can see, goes quite low. Photo by Young. "Mr. California" Show BY KEN FREDERICK Malcolm Brenner shown in center of upper right photo was an easy winner of the "Mr. California" show this year. He also won first in best arms, best chest, best back, and Mos! Muscular. He looks like a strong competitor for the "Mr. America" title this year. Best legs was won by Ralph Mascaro and best Abdominals by Ken Cameron. In the "Mr. California" contest, second place was taken by Nicoletti and third by Wolford. Others in order were Jone Sanceri, Alvin Lee, Ken Cameron and Ed Holovchik. Photo shows Wolford on the left and Nicoletti on the right. Photo by Athletic Model Guild. "Mr. Mid-America" Show BY VERN BICKEL What was said to be the finest physique and variety show ever staged in the Mid-Am- erica area was enjoyed by a large audience at the World War 11 Memorial Bldg. in Kansas City, March 24. Feature performer on the show was Clarence Ross whom many were seeing for the first time. The "Mr. Mid- America" contest was won by Bob Ballard of Indianapolis, the "Mr. Indiana" winner of 1948. Jim Schwertley of Omaha, Nebraska took second with his unusual definition and big Mickey Hargitay of Indianapolis took third. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. 15 men were entered in this con- test and many of them are "Mr. America" material. Especially has Schwertly possibilities of winning the best abdominals. One of the most hotly contested events was the High School Physique contest which was won by Darryl Yates with Don Soblin taking second and Don Pridgen winning third Please turn to page 57 28
Telephone Lineman One of the new, rugged drawings by Art-Bob who portrays husky bodybuilders at their everyday occupa- tions. You'll find this and other drawings along with full page (5 x 8) classical physique studies in the Spring '55 edition of PHY- SIQUE PICTORIAL: 41c first I class mail. Send $1.60 for 4 different issues. Form-fitting T-shirts, trunks, posing garments, etc. Send stamped, self-addressed en- velope for free Bulletin 48 illustrating these and dozens of photo and color slide of ferings. ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD 1834 West 11th Street Los Angeles 6 - Dept. TM When describing this young man's build, "rugged" is an understate- ment. This is Alex Pilin, 20, of Pitts- burgh, Pa. He's Mr. Pittsburgh '53. Mr. Alleghany '53. Can Bench Press 370#, Squats 450#. Photo by Frank Collier, 324 Beachgrove Drive, Erie, Fa, 38
Great Lakes physique contest winners at Erie, Pa., were: (left to right) Alex Pilin, Pittsburgh, 3rd; Joseph Lazarro, Buffalo, N. Y., 1st; Roland La- valle, Toronto, Canada, 2nd. Photo by Frank Collier.
TM's new OUTDOOR physique contest HE LEY, YOU bodybuilders-here's wel- come news! TOMOR- ROW'S MAN invites you to take part in its new Outdoor Physique Photo Contest. All you have to do is dig out that camera and head for the nearest beach, mountain, woods or countryside where the great outdoor back- grounds offer excellent opportunities for terrific physique shots of your- self and your buddies. The contest runs from now until July 15, 1956 and is open to all ages. Although TM prefers new photos, if you have an exceptionally good one that might have been taken last summer-but not prior to April 1, 1955-you can submit it for consideration. There are only two restrictions in the contest: You must not be a professional photographer nor a model regularly featured by a physique photographer, or a model agency. This excellent outdoor shot of Alex Pilin taken by Frank COLLIER is an A-1 type contest photo. Prizes will be awarded the best three photos submitted. Judging will be based equally as much on the background-and this 11 (Please Turn to Page 22)
This is an unusual shot of Alex Pilin, a former TM Cover Man, but the photo clearly reveals the Pittsburgh youth's magnificent build. Photo by Frank COLLIER.

This is an unusual shot of Alex Pilin, a former TM Cover Man, but the photo clearly reveals the Pittsburgh youth’s magnificent build. Pilin was Pittsburg bodybuilder of the year in 1955 Photo by Frank COLLIER.

The MAN on the COVER MANY -ANY A BODY- BUILDER-and weightlifter, too-would literally "give his right arm" to possess a physique as outstanding as that of Alex Pilin's. Our Front Cover Man is a 21-year-old Pittsburgh, Pa., youth who works out at the city's famed Boys' Club. Alex, who weighs 175, holds the world's record in his class for the Military Press - 2872 pounds. The three excellent photos of Pilin were taken by Frank COLLIER.
IN VIEW of all the recent em- phasis on youth, both in the political conventions and social studies, we are "jumping on the Bandwagon." This issue of VIM is devoted almost exclusively to youth. Max Pilin Photo by Collier
HIS DEFINITION HAS DEFINITION! ONE OF THE MOST terrific upper body developments we've ever seen be- longs to young Alex Pilin of the steel city, Pittsburgh. Alex has "definition on his definition" in that his deltoids are not merely a large rounded shoulder cap, but a definite series of muscles, clearly separated. At one time he held the world's record for military press 289½ pounds. Currently he is bench pressing 450 pounds. Photo by Frank Collier.
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whenever I enter in a weight- lifting meet, it seems I always end up with a back muscle injury, mainly to the lower back and sometimes to the upper back around the shoulders. I am ok in training where I don't have to handle limit poundages. Can it be possible there is some fault in my training. A prominent coach says my strength as a whole isn't sufficient... J. E. R. Maspeth, N. Y. ... and in view of the above, would like to know what you consider the more important... training for Olympic Lifting from the start or else laying the foundations by training first for strength and then perfecting my lifting style... D de W. Chicago. BASIC POWER EQUIPMENT INCREASES YOUR LIFTING BY CHARLES A. SMITH World's Leading Weightlifting Instructor THE two letters quoted in part above, to my mind typify all that is wrong with the training of the beginner in Competition Lifting. So many of our youngsters start off straight into Olympic Lifting without laying any strong FOUNDATIONS OF POWER.... The young untrained muscles are sub- jected to all sorts of unusual stresses and strains, and sometimes injuries are incurred that remain with the athlete until the end of his competition days. I cannot too strongly point out that it is the height of folly to engage in any task, or aim for any goal without careful preparation. So many of us regard the business of Weight Training as merely a hobby, a pastime for idle hours. There are, of course, others who take Body Building and Lifting all too seriously and chatter loud and long of "pees", "lats", "traps" and other abreviations that do noth- ing but indicate how little they know and how much they have to learn. It isn't a bit unusual that I received two letters containing within them questions requiring the same answer... POWER! We have the newcomer to Lifting, bemoaning the fate of sore muscles, wondering why, and doing nothing about it.... We (Continued on page 38) 3. The third section in Power Ap paratus evolution,... The HAR. VEY MAXIME bur... Beyond any doubt, the most important step forward in the modern com- petition training. POWER Alex Pilin, promising young middleweight has trouble with a snatch. Basic Power Movements will build up your recovery in the snatch and clean. Powerful Len Peters of Brooklyn, struggles to keep bar under control. Strength of pull and stability can be gained with the apparatus shown here. 28 Jim Pappas is a product of sound, scientific weight train- ing principles. In the Mas peth Barbell Club are to be found hoppers and squat racks. Add them to YOUR gym.
Pennsylvania's famed ALEX PILIN. Photos by F. L. Collier. 14
Vim America's Best Built Physiques 25 AUGUST ALEX PILIN IN THIS ISSUE A Gallery of Fine Physiques
COVER MAN Alex Pilin is a young muscleman who is really going places in the bodybuilding world. Now 17, Alex holds the "Mr. Pittsburgh, '53" and "Mr. Allegheny '53" titles, plus the world's record for Military press, 287½ pounds. He's 5'7", weighs 175, has a 46" chest, a 29" waist, 16/2" arms, 25" thighs, and 16" calves. Alex bench presses 370, full squats 450, does leg dips with 200 lb weights tied on. All in all, a very promising star to watch. Photo by Frank Collier of Erie, Pa.
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The MAN on the COVER
MANY -ANY A BODY- BUILDER-and weightlifter, too-would literally “give his right arm” to possess a physique as outstanding as that of Alex Pilin’s. Our Front Cover Man is a 21-year-old Pittsburgh, Pa., youth who works out at the city’s famed Boys’ Club. Alex, who weighs 175, holds the world’s record in his class for the Military Press – 2872 pounds.
When describing this young man’s build, “rugged” is an understatement. This is Alex Pilin, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa. He’s Mr. Pittsburgh ’53. Mr. Alleghany ’53. Can Bench Press 370#, Squats 450 #. Photos by
Frank Collier

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