| Training & Nutrition |
The Legend of Zane
An interview with the man who came as close to attaining physical perfection as any: three-time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane. Interview by Shawn Perine |
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Rush Hour
A shoulder-training action movie starring Silvio Samuel, Joel Stubbs and Charles Glass.
By Greg Merritt |
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High-Octane Results
Boost your levels of ATP and watch your training results take off.
By Dwayne Jackson, PhD, and Jim Stoppani, PhD |
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Wales Tale
James "Flex" Lewis embarked on a globetrotting odyssey to construct a world-beating chest. Now, he shares his pectoral-expansion techniques with you. By Julian Schmidt |
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Rest Is More
Lift heavier while reducing rest periods between sets? With this eight-week training program, you have nothing to gain but muscle.
By Tim Scheett, PhD |
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Real-World Nutrition
Can't make your 11 AM meal? Is it fast food or bust? Don't worry, you have options.
By Shawn Perine |
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Center of Attention
Train your abs for maximum shape and definition with this six-pack of pro advice. By George De Pirro |
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The ABCs of BCAAs
With positive effects on strength, size and even fat loss, branched-chain amino acids help cover your muscle-building basics from A to Z.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD |
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The H.U.G.E. RULES, Part 3: REST
How to gain easier by taking it easy.
By Greg Merritt |
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| FEATURES |
The Olympia Campaign
Here's your nonpartisan voting guide to the 2008 Mr. Olympia. By Greg Merritt |
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Two For The O
Jay Cutler, two-time Mr. Olympia, and Dexter Jackson, three-time Arnold Classic winner, load their guns and say, "Bring on the Mr. Olympia!"
By Julian Schmidt |
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The Big Picture
The Gustavo Badell file.
Compiled by George De Pirro |
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Remembering Clancy Ross (1923-2008)
FLEX pays tribute to the classic era's King of Bodybuilders. By Shawn Perine |
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An Icon Revealed
In a career that's spanned two sports and 22 pro competitions, Monica Brant-Peckham has become an inspiration to women worldwide.
Profile and photography by Terry Goodlad |
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The Greene Machine
Kai Greene motors through the competition at the New York Pro.
By Shawn Perine |
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