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Ironman Magazine
May 2008
Volume 67, Number 8
$5.99 U.S., 322 pages

Since 1936, Ironman Magazine has been the magazine for bodybuilders. Each issue provides insights into bodybuilding, from nutrition, to lots of training info, to profiles on the men and women who make up the bodybuilding and fitness world. It also contains excellent pictures and information on almost anything you need. On the cover is Brandon Quinn (at least his abs are).

Table of Contents

FEATURES

  • TRAIN, EAT, GROW 103
    High reps vs. drop sets—which is best for an occlusion mass infusion?

  • MANIFESTING MASS MENTALLY
    Eric Broser gives you nine tips and tricks for going mental on the metal.

  • LOW-CARB LOWDOWN, PART 2
    Jerry Brainum’s got all the research on why it’s the real fat-to-muscle diet.

  • A BODYBUILDER IS BORN 34
    Ron Harris explains how excessive motivation can sabotage your results

  • 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.

  • TRIPLE-THREAT DELT TRAINING
    Cory Crow explains how Mark Perry gets his shoulders to grow—big time!

  • MIND-BLOWING MUSCLE SIZE
    From the Bodybuilding.com archives: David Robson helps you design your perfect mass program—size-building workout template included.

  • HEAVY DUTY
    John Little channels the wisdom of Mike Mentzer. This month: recovery.

  • BIGGER AND STRONGER
    Big Jim Hafer takes you back in time to find the best rep range for big gains.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • TRAIN TO GAIN
    To belt or not to belt? Joe Horrigan answers the classic question in Sportsmedicine

  • SMART TRAINING
    Coach Charles Poliquin’s eight tactics for preventing pigeon calves

  • EAT TO GROW
    Wheying in on protein studies and the energy-drink stink

  • NATURALLY HUGE
    John Hansen carves out info that can help you cut up for contest success.

  • SHREDDED MUSCLE
    Dave Goodin’s strategies for making friends with brutal leg training

  • CRITICAL MASS
    Steve Holman’s new diatribe on muscle size and pre-ex lies

  • BODYBUILDING PHARMACOLOGY
    Jerry Brainum digs into new research on melatonin, GABA and growth hormone

  • NEWS & VIEWS
    Lonnie Teper reports on the first big show, the IM Pro. Let the controversy flow.

  • 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

  • PUMP & CIRCUMSTANCE
    Ruth Silverman’s look at the women’s side of the body sports—with photos—in-cluding the NPC IRON MAN Figure show.

  • 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

  • READERS WRITE
    Passing of a legend, contest comments and ’roid raves