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Ironman Magazine
August 2008
Volume 67, Number 8
$5.99 U.S., 306 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Table of Contents

FEATURES

  • TRAIN, EAT, GROW 106
    In-your-fascia stretching techniques to transform your physique

  • 30 BIG LIES OF BODYBUILDING
    From the Bodybuilding.com archive, Terry Banawich dispells the myths and mysteries of bodybuilding, including building pro-style muscle.

  • CLASSIC ARNOLD
    To celebrate the Oak’s 61st birthday, we present full-page images from legendary photographer Jimmy Caruso.

  • A BODYBUILDER IS BORN 37
    Ron Harris explains why knowledge not applied is worthless

  • ANABOLIC pH
    Our European research correspondent Michael Gündill discusses why bodybuilders are so acidic and how to go basic to accelerate growth.

  • SPILLING THE BEANS, PART 2
    Jerry Brainum hits Starbucks one more time and analyzes the research on coffee’s fat-burning, muscle-churning properties

  • TRANSFORMATION SENSATION
    David Young interviews Anthony Presciano on how he took his physique from football fierce to bodybuilding big—complete workout and diet included

  • HEAVY DUTY
    John Little shares Mike Mentzer’s ironclad beliefs on one-set-per-exercise training and the importance of a workout journal.

  • NEW ERA TRAINING, PART 2
    Ken O’Neill discusses maverick trainer Scott Abel’s innovative size and strength-building strategies. Would you believe walking curls?

  • WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN
    Larry Eklund reports on the ’07 WSM finals

  • X-FILES: MR. O’S WILD WORKOUTS
    A look at Jay Cutler’s training from an X-Rep perspective

  • HARDBODY
    IFBB figure pro Kristal Richardson shows her buff stuff.

  • ONLY THE STRONG SHALL SURVIVE
    Coach Bill Starr’s conclusion on ageless strength training and muscle gaining for the over-40 set

DEPARTMENTS

  • TRAIN TO GAIN
    Pause or no-pause deadlifts, personal trainers and Joe Horrigan’s Sportsmedicine

  • SMART TRAINING
    Coach Charles Poliquin discusses the best set-and-rep scheme for gains.

  • EAT TO GROW
    Creatine myths exploded, building older muscles and new L-glutamine research

  • NATURALLY HUGE
    John Hansen’s natural-bodybuilding tips and tricks

  • SHREDDED MUSCLE
    Dave Goodin’s bodybuilding 101: complete programs for beginners

  • CRITICAL MASS
    Steve Holman’s X-Rep rap, top to bottom—the best spot for extending a set

  • BODYBUILDING PHARMACOLOGY
    Jerry Brainum looks at plant extracts as testosterone boosters

  • NEWS & VIEWS
    Lonnie Teper’s world-of-bodybuilding coverage—plus his Rising Stars

  • PUMP & CIRCUMSTANCE
    Ruth Silverman’s look at the women’s side of the sport. Great pics here, gang

  • MUSCLE “IN” SITES
    Eric Broser’s cool Web site finds. Plus, his Power/Rep Range/Shock routine for home-gym workouts

  • MIND/BODY CONNECTION
    Bomber Blast, Sergio Oliva DVD review, BodySpace Physique of the Month and drink-ing vs. drugging

  • READERS WRITE
    Military muscle, 82-year-old iron pumper and excited X-Repper