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Our January issue features a bodybuilder from Spain whose Reeves-esque physique is absolutely jaw-dropping. Sergi Constance has broad shoulders, a small waist and a dark, handsome look that is Herculean, to say the least. You’ll learn a lot from this dude’s story. Plus, we’ve got training info galore, including the 500-rep shoulder assault, and an interview with Eric Spoto, the third man in history to bench-press 700 pounds! And, of course, more eat-to-grow revelations from Diet Doc Joe Klemczewski.
FEATURES
TRANSFORMATION
Dylan Brandenburg ignited a bodyfat burn-off, losing 60 pounds while building muscle. Here’s how he did it.
TRAIN, EAT, GROW 171
Time to speed up your gains with downward-progression 4X and X-celeration. Get unreal muscle feel and fiber activation.
X-FILES
It’s all about the anabolic primer—one classic move to get you huge. You just need to know when and how to do it. Here’s the answer.
THE ACE OF SPAIN
David Young talks with Sergi Constance about his relentless pursuit of physique perfection. His workout and diet are here too.
MUSCLE-MEAL SCHEMATICS, PART 2
Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D., a.k.a. the Diet Doc, outlines more meal-by-meal plans; this time seven low-carb versions. Take your pick to get big and ripped.
VANILLA GORILLA MANIA
Sean Katterle reveals how Eric Spoto joined the select few ever to bench-press 700 pounds—with plenty of tips to help you power up.
XTREME FITNESS
Deadlifting 101. Increase your size, strength and conditioning. Cornell Hunt tells how to do this anabolic exercise right.
THE 500-REP SHOULDER SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN
Roger Lockridge lays out a workout that will win you a mega prize: serious new delt size.
A BODYBUILDER IS BORN: GENERATIONS
Ron Harris gives a nod to Dorian Yates’ training and explains why you can’t train long and hard.
FAMILY MATTERS
Lonnie Teper interviews Lee Labrada and Lee’s son Hunter, who’s following his dad to the posing platform. Check out the potential on this 21-year-old. Wow!
HARDBODY
Physician Stacey Naito has a physique that’s hard and a bikini pro card. The doctor is in—shape!
DEPARTMENTS
TRAIN TO GAIN
Cables vs. dumbbells, forging freaky forearms, and Joe Horrigan explains how to protect your knees.
EAT TO GROW
Jerry Brainum reveals the most anabolic nutrient and how to use it to get the best gains. Plus, the latest research on creatine.
MHP MUSCLE AND POWER
IFBB pro Ben White on hydration and performance.
SMART TRAINING
Coach Charles Poliquin talks new arm mass with 100 reps.
NATURALLY HUGE
Mr. Natural Olympia John Hansen weighs in on warmups.
TWIG TO BIG
Vince Del Monte explains how to up your muscle and strength with indicator sets.
ANABOLIC RESEARCH
Jerry Brainum on insulin: its uses and dangers.
NEWS & VIEWS
L.T.’s got a handle on all the post-Olympia action, including the Olympia rerun, er, Arnold Classic Europe—plus, a hot Rising Star.
PRIME-TIME MUSCLE
Aging with muscle, HIIT vs. steady-state cardio and X-centric sets.
MIND/BODY CONNECTION
Coach Bill Starr on perfecting your bench press form. Plus, sex with your workouts, faster fat loss and Susie Lin at Gold’s Gym.
READERS WRITE
Super Mike; damage, schmamage; and mighty mass methods.
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