| Features |
64 Train, Eat, Grow 105
Fascia stretching to unleash new muscle growth. |
90 Spilling The Beans
Jerry Brainum hits the local Starbucks and checks out the research on its flagship product. Is coffee really good for you? |
102 The Pump And The Passion
Ron Harris talks with top amateur bodybuilder Peter Putnam-USA Championships training program included. |
120 A Bodybuilder Is Born 36
A lesson in why self-improvement is victory for Ron Harris' proté. |
128 Dan Decker's Iron Horseshoes
The fast-rising star tells Cory Crow how he builds those tricked-out triceps. |
142 Scott Abel: New Era Training
Ken O'Neill interviews the maverick trainer who's shaking up bodybuilding with his innovative techniques. |
158 Chin Up, Lats Wide
From the Bodybuilding.com archives, Charles Poliquin tells you how to improve your chin-up performance and build a wider back in the process. |
170 Shredder Stack
Steve Holman analyzes supplements that synergize to blast off fat. |
174 Heavy Duty
John Little shares Mike Mentzer's views on split training. |
174 Heavy Duty
John Little shares Mike Mentzer's views on split training. |
188 Legends Of Bodybuilding
Rod Labbe interviews Leo Robert, whose symmetrical physique set a new standard in the golden era of muscles. |
206 Victor Martinez: "I'll Be Back"
Rafael Norat talks with the '07 Arnold Classic champ about his recent leg injury and his prognosis for the Olympia. |
214 World's Strongest Man
Larry Eklund was in Southern California to cover this herculean qualifier. Some great photos here, gang. |
242 Phil Heath
Full-page pics celebrating his '08 IRON MAN Pro victory. |
268 Hardbody
Dazzling Danielle Edmonds, '08 NPC IRON MAN Figure winner. |
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282 Only The Strong Shall Survive
Coach Bill Starr continues his take on strength training and muscle gaining for the over-40 set. |
| Departments |
22 Train To Gain
Pressing preferences, real-life inspiration and Joe Horrigan's Sports medicine. |
44 Smart Training
Coach Charles Poliquin discusses DHA and fast-twitch-fiber response. |
52 Eat To Grow
Supplement sabotage, post-workout pause and how dieting can make you fat. |
74 Naturally Huge
John Hansen on delt detail and density-boulder shoulders for you. |
82 Shredded Muscle
Dave Goodin interviews top female bodybuilder Lisa Aukland. |
86 Critical Mass
Steve Holman analyzes Arnold's cheat technique. |
224 Muscle "In" Sites
Eric Broser investigates the Web site of the biggest bodybuilder in the world. |
230 News & Views
Lonnie Teper checks out what's hot in bodybuilding-plus his Rising Stars. |
250 Pump & Circumstance
Ruth Silverman is all over the female body sports-plus full-page pics of the Ms., Fitness and Figure International winners. |
260 Bodybuilding Pharmacology
Jerry Brainum looks at new research on steroids. Are they really that bad? |
292 Mind/Body Connection
Bomber Blast, bottled-water whoas, attitude altitude and Bodybuilding.com's physique of the month. |
304 Readers Write
Hot Hardbodies, Goodin is good and "Sting" Ray raves. |
