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The Smartest Way to a Shredded Physique

A Mr. Olympia Gift

7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Is Part of This Year's Big Show!

Andrew Jacked the Genetic Wonder!

It's extremely rare for a bodybuilder to win his first pro contest. Stars like Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates, Lee Haney, Dexter Jackson and Jay Cutler did not. A few who did were Flex Wheeler, Phil Heath and Big Ramy.

KETO DIETS LOWER GH AND IGF-1

Growth hormone (GH) has been touted as the miracle sought by Ponce de León in his quest for the Fountain of Youth.

THE BEAST IS BACK!

AKIM WILLIAMS IS ON TRACK FOR THE MR. OLYMPIA

HGH AND METFORMIN STACK

Drug-enhanced bodybuilders defy the laws of nature (and state) by manipulating hormonal and metabolic pathways to coerce the body to deplete itself of precious stored energy (fat), and accumulate an excess of metabolically demanding skeletal muscle.

REDCONT BLESSING VS.THE WORLD!

The Boogieman Is Ready to Take the Mr. Olympia Stage by Storm

SUPER FREAK MICHAL KRIZO: FUTURE MR.OLYMPIA THREAT?

I know, I know, "that" title; bit of a double-edged sword, isn't it? How many times have we heard this said about exciting newcomers to the pro ranks? BUT! (A BIG "but," not in the "Wellness" sense, ahem) Michal Krizo Krizanek, 31 years old and from Slovakia, believe it or not, isn't even pro yet.

SUSTANON 250: ALL OF THE ABOVE

Arguments over the "ultimate test" can become quite heated, perhaps due in part to the testosterone-driven aggression of the users.

CAN TESTOSTERONE TURN DEMOCRATS RED?

Might administering testosterone influence self-described Democrats to shift to the political 'Right' and be more likely to support Republican candidates?

PHIL HEATH: A MR. OLYMPIA GIFT

Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is one of the few living icons in our sport.

Ultimate Back in 8 Weeks!

Your keys to building it thick and wide

Carve Unreal Quad Separation With Barbell Lunges

Outstanding quadriceps separation demands freakish thigh mass that dives into deep canyons etched on either side of the muscle bellies. When it comes to the best thighs in bodybuilding, it is hard not to think about legends such as eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, with ripped-to-the-bone size and shape, or the mass and cross-striations of a shredded four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler.

Derek Lunsford: is He Bodybuilding's Biggest Threat?

Very rarely does a guest-posing appearance cause much of a stir, especially when the athlete is in off-season shape.

THE Boogieman

'I work my ass off in the gym and I don't skip meals. Patience is a must. Building a physique happens one step at a time.'

THE TEXAS OAK

'Those extra 8 pounds if I can weigh 230 would make a huge difference in my physique. I am doing my best to give them what they want to see!'

Rest Periods Between Sets to Increase 1RM Squat

BODYBUILDING SCIENCE

THE FACTS ON AGMATINE SULFATE: A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW

Does agmatine enhance pumps? Improve workouts? Improve strength? Build muscle? Burn fat? None of these questions can be answered in the affirmative. Show me the science!

mTOR: BEYOND LEUCINE?

If you are a regular reader of MD, you have certainly seen the acronym “mTOR” thrown around in many different instances because of its biological role in regulating muscle growth. “mTOR” stands for “m”ammalian or “m”echanistic Target Of Rapamycin. To understand the importance of the supplements discussed in this article, I will give you a little background on mTOR.

GH Decreases ABDOMINAL FAT and Increases Lean Mass

The Internet is overwhelmed with articles citing research about human growth hormone (HGH) and its effects on body composition. Many times, the population studied is a group suffering from a chronic disease or metabolic disorder; more relevant studies examining GH’s effects on essentially normal, healthy people are relatively few and far between.1,2 Nonetheless, several studies have looked at the use of GH in healthy people who are overweight, obese or abdominally obese to reduce body fat or more specifically, visceral fat.

THE PHARMACOLOGY OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are immensely popular with athletes and individuals interested in building muscle mass because they are reliable and effective. Much like any other drug, licit or illicit, patients or users can easily administer the drug(s) and readily predict the body's response with the slightest degree of experience. Sadly, many users fail to even attempt to understand how the drugs work and why different AAS provide different results.

THE TESTOSTERONE CRISIS!

5 Reasons It’s Happening and 5 Ways to Fight It

FLEX LEWIS THE GREATEST 212 PRO OF ALL TIME

James "Flex" Lewis was known as "The Welsh Dragon," a phenom who burst on to the pro bodybuilding scene 14 years ago in a new division called "202," which eventually became the 212. He dominated the Olympia stage from 2012 until walking away with seven consecutive titles in 2018. While planning a move to the Open ranks to vie for the Mr. Olympia title, he opened up The Dragon's Lair Gym in Las Vegas, which has become a mecca for top bodybuilders the world over. Lewis is also sponsored by both Monster Energy and Yamamoto Nutrition as well as being part owner of Arsenal Strength equipment. He recently had his second child, a son, and shocked the bodybuilding world when he announced he was retiring and would not be pursuing the Mr. Olympia title. I spoke with this humble champion about that difficult decision as well as the current state of the 212 division and a variety of other topics.

JAY CUTLER REFLECTIONS OF AN ICON

The word "icon" is often thrown out casually these days, but the few who truly embody that label have earned it. Jay Cutler is most definitely an icon in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. His competitive record speaks for itself with four Mr. Olympia titles and three consecutive wins at the Arnold Classic from 2002 to 2004. He also remains the only man to have ever lost his Mr. Olympia title and get it back. But his accomplishments on the stage are only a small fraction of what makes Jay a living legend. His business acumen is unmatched in bodybuilding. In his younger years, Cutler already landed lucrative endorsement deals, invested in real estate, and ran a thriving mail-order business. Since then, he's gone on to own his own supplement and apparel companies and branched off into NPC contest promotion. Jay is also a force on social media, with 4.2 million followers on Instagram, well over 6 million on Facebook, and 548,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Jay Cutler TV. I caught up with Jay recently to discuss a wide variety of topics that ranged from his past PED use, why he sat out the 2002 Mr. Olympia, and his opinions on the current states of both Classic Physique and Open bodybuilding.

Blessing From Above!

Blessing Awodibu wants to make bodybuilding great again

Excess Body Fat Lowers Testosterone

Total testosterone is often the laboratory measure used to diagnose testosterone deficiency, though many men can suffer from the condition with a normal total testosterone if the free testosterone component is low

Clenbuterol and Heart Disease

Bodybuilding Science

Are Drop Sets a Beneficial Technique for Enhancing Muscle Growth?

Muscle growth update

3 Key Tips for Building Muscle Fast!

The Black Swan

ULTIMATE QUADS IN 8 WEEKS!

Your Keys to Building Them Thick and Wide