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The Bodybuilding Foods
From cereal to sandwich meat and beyond, we name more than 100 of the best muscle-building foods - and, yes, we get brand-specific.
Compiled By Joe Wuebben, Matthew Kadey, RD, & Chris Aceto |
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Variable Training
Spur new muscle growth and strength with a program that alters a different training variable every two weeks.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD, & Joe Wuebben |
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The Golden Couple
Go behind the scenes with the fitness world's "it" couple: IFBB pro Gunter Schlierkamp and his sexy fiancé, The Biggest Loser trainer Kim Lyons.
By Alan Donnelly & Lara McGlashan
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Eat Yourself Huge
Learn how to put together a mass-gaining plan that works for you with the help of 2006 Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler's nutrition consultant.
By Chris Aceto |
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide, Part II
The second half of M&F's starter program introduces the Smith machine and free weights in order to give your burgeoning physique even more size and strength.
by Jim Stoppani, PhD & Joe Wuebben |
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Sirius Muscle
Ten years ago, radio shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge weighed nearly 500 pounds. Then he began a remarkable turnaround and found an unlikely friend and training partner.
By Shawn Donnelly
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The New NO
Nitric oxide has become the top-selling supplement on the market today. Find out what scientists have done to make it an even better muscle-enhancer.
By Dwayne Jackson, PhD & Jim Stoppani, PhD |
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Armed Response
Find out what grew the arms of four competitive bodybuilders who overcame no-better-than-decent genetics to construct huge pipes.
By Bill Geiger, MA |
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The M&F Rock-Hard Challenge
For six years, our Rock-Hard Challenge has helped millions of men and women become stronger and leaner. This year, we're taking it to the next level: We're making it available on DVD.
By The M&F Staff
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Fistful of Protein
You need 40 grams of protein per meal. But exactly how much is that? Our actual-size images will guide the way.
By Eric Velazquez & Jim Stoppani, PhD |
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Charles' Caps
Veteran bodybuilder Darrem Charles wasn't blessed with ultra-wide shoulders (unlike his son), but he's improved them year after year - just like practically everything else in his life.
By Bill Geiger, MA |
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Festival Of Strength
How do you improve the annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Fitness Weekend in Columbus, Ohio? Add six new events, expand the EXPO and give the whole thing a new name.
By Joe Wuebben
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Got Growth?
Stimulate fat loss and muscle development by taking three growth-hormone boosters at two critical times of the day. Here's how.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD |
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Awesome Abs
Learn what inspired Julie Lohre to go from an occasional gym-goer to an IFBB fitness pro. Then try her abs routine to carve out your own phenomenal midsection.
By Shawn Donnelly |
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Training Notebook
Power and Strength: The Hang Power Snatch By Sean Waxman, CSCS
One-Minute Lesson: The Biceps Buster By Bill Geiger, MA
Strength Lab: Be a Dumbbell By Jim Stoppani, PhD
Get It Right: Reverse Hamstring Extension By David Armayor, MAT, CSCS
PULLOUT M&F Personal Trainer: Quad Almighty By Bill Geiger, MA
Kinesiology: Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown By David Sandler, MS, CSCS
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Editorial
by Peter McGough |
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Nutrition Notebook
Man-Made Meal: Fillet of Sole By Laura Creavalle
Slice of Life: Muscle Milk By Jordana Brown
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Perspective
by Joe Weider |
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Big Time
Edited By Shawn Donnelly |
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Ask Arnold
by Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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The Edge
by Jim Stoppani, Ph.D. |
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The Marketplace
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Next Month
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