If you're chagrined that much of today's gay smut is one uninterrupted landscape of glistening, hairless musclehead flesh - well, looking at this comprehensive collection of vintage physique magazine covers probably isn't going to make you feel any better. Plus ca change, plus c est la meme chose.

Retro Muscle: A Look Back (galleries @ tripod.com)

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