Ritter Brothers

The Ritter Brothers with Nathan Newman by Lon of London in 1932.

Charles Atlas, 1939

Charles Atlas was one of the first to popularize bodybuilding in the 1930s, here he is baring all in “Superman” magazine in 1939.

A tribute to Strength and Health Magazine in 1939…

Tony Sansone poses nude for Edwin Townsend in the 1930s.

1930s bodybuilding legend Tony Sansone poses nude in the mirror for Edwin Townsend.

1930s bodybuilding legend Tony Sansone was famous for his art books, Rhythm is a prime example.

Tony Sansone featured in many bodybuilding magazines in the 1930s.

1930s bodybuilder Tony Sansone was one of the earliest recognizable physique photography models.

1930s-40s iron man and sometime Tarzan actor Bert Goodrich featured in Strength and Health.

Barton Horvath was one of the original bodybuilders who popularized the sport back in the 1930s. Here he is in May 1938’s “Strength and Health”