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122 Zero to Hero
Whether you’re starting over (again) or starting from scratch, get ready to dramatically transform your physique with our six-week program.
BY JIM STOPPANI, PhD, AND JIMMY PEÑA, CSCS

136 Start Smart
Want to get big . . . or even bigger? Then find out what the big guys eat, and soon others will be taking note of what’s on your plate.
BY CHRIS ACETO

154 The Ring Master
WWE owner Vince McMahon is a picture of success -- and fitness. Now, looking ripped at 60, this baby boomer is ready for his close-up.
By JOE WUEBBEN

198 Hot Commodity
A New York commodity trader with a body that’s straight money, Barbara Kamali gives new meaning to the term market watch.
By SHAWN DONNELLY Click here for online feature articles.

 

90 Get Ripped
In the final installment of our three-part series, we complete the fusion approach to muscle-building that’ll have you bigger, stronger and totally ripped.
By JIM STOPPANI, PhD

100 Running the Rack
You can use one weight, or you can use them all. Our advice: Go ahead and play Around the World with your weight rack and grow like crazy.
By CHRIS LOCKWOOD, MS, CSCS

182 Rest Turned
Upside Down The length of time you rest between sets might be all wrong. If you’re ready for a paradigm shift -- and greater strength and muscle growth -- follow this new protocol.
By JIM STOPPANI, PhD

206 Leg Lesson
Legs not making the grade? Take notes as figure pro Lesli Russell provides expert instruction.
BY LARA McGLASHAN, CPT

216 Weapons of Mass
Construction Stockpile the ordnance in your training arsenal and feel your physique explode with these 11 smart bombs.
By CHRISTOPHER R. MOHR, PhD, RD, AND GREG E. BRADLEY-POPOVICH, dpt, ms, cscs

237 Workout of the Month:
Super Thighs Me Walk out of the gym knowing you’re growing with this can’t-miss leg split -- built with your thighs in mind.
By BILL GEIGER

250 Cuban Muscle
Say hello to Cuban bodybuilder Jorge Betancourt’s little friends: three ab exercises that’ll have your midsection burning.
By BILL GEIGER

258 The Great Debate
About Weight If you’re trying to gain the most mass, then you need to lift the heaviest weights, right? Not exactly. See what the experts say.
By MARK CASSELMAN, MS, CSCS Click here for online training articles.

 

168 Kitchen Confidential
Think you know how to eat healthy when dining out? Everyone has dirty little secrets -- chefs included. Here’s what to beware of.
By BETH SALTZ, MPH

190 Protein Plus
Check out 17 high-tech additives that can transform your typical protein shake into a high-octane cocktail.
BY TABATHA ELLIOTT, PhD, AND JIM STOPPANI, PhD

228 Green Giants
If you want to build monster muscle -- and we know you do -- then you don’t want to dodge these protein-packed salads.
By KIM GALEAZ, RD Click here for online nutrition articles.

 

 

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