| Features |
62 Train, Eat, Grow 103
High reps vs. drop sets—which is best for an occlusion mass infusion? |
90 Manifesting Mass Mentally
Eric Broser gives you nine tips and tricks for going mental on the metal. |
104 Low-Carb Lowdown, Part 2
Jerry Brainum's got all the research on why it's the real fat-to-muscle diet. |
122 A Bodybuilder Is Born 34
Ron Harris explains how excessive motivation can sabotage your results. |
132 3D Abdominal Training
It's a three-way midsection dissection with Positions of Flexion. Steve Holman lays out new 3D attacks—no special glasses needed. |
150 Triple-Threat Delt Training
Cory Crow explains how Mark Perry gets his shoulders to grow-big time! |
170 Mind-Blowing Muscle Size
From the Bodybuilding.com archives: David Robson helps you design your perfect mass program—size-building workout template included. |
186 Heavy Duty
John Little channels the wisdom of Mike Mentzer. This month: recovery. |
204 Bigger And Stronger
Big Jim Hafer takes you back in time to find the best rep range for big gains. |
224 Fast Mass
Our European research correspondent, Michael Gündill, is back with a look at explosive training and how the pros do it for extraordinary gaining. |
252 Iron Man Pro
It's a muscle-beast feast as the season opener kicks off with a bang. Loads of full-page monster pics here, gang, perfect for framing. |
284 Only The Strong Shall Survive
Strength coach Bill Starr presents a special feature: Wow-Factor Weight Training, a complete strength and curve-carving program for women. (Plus, lots of hot pics of weight-trained chicks!) |
| Departments |
28 Train To Gain
To belt or not to belt? Joe Horrigan answers the classic question in Sportsmedicine. |
44 Smart Training
Coach Charles Poliquin's eight tactics for preventing pigeon calves. |
50 Eat To Grow
Wheying in on protein studies and the energy-drink stink. |
74 Naturally Huge
John Hansen carves out info that can help you cut up for contest success. |
84 Shredded Muscle
Dave Goodin's strategies for making friends with brutal leg training. |
86 Critical Mass
Steve Holman's new diatribe on muscle size and pre-ex lies. |
238 Bodybuilding Pharmacology
Jerry Brainum digs into new research on melatonin, GABA and growth hormone. |
244 New & Views
Lonnie Teper reports on the first big show, the IM Pro. Let the controversy flow. |
270 Muscle "In" Sites
Eric Broser's clicking critiques on Branch Warren's site and a gorgeous gal who deserves the spotlight. There's Broser-style training info here too. |
274 Pump & Circumstance
Ruth Silverman's look at the women's side of the body sports—with photos—including the NPC IRON MAN Figure show. |
308 Mind/Body Connection
Dave Draper reminisces about Arnold, Gold's and making muscles at the mecca. Plus, IRON MAN's Rising Stars and a power-packed pep talk from John Rowley. |
320 Readers Write
Passing of a legend, contest comments and 'roid raves. |
