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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

21 Tips for 21-inch Arms

21-inch arms are the Holy Grail in bodybuilding. Whether you aspire to become Mr. Olympia one day, or have no intentions of getting any closer to a stage than your local beach, huge, round biceps and thick, hanging triceps are a prized possession to proudly show off. Only a chosen few ever reach or surpass the 21-inch arm mark. To give yourself the best possible chance of achieving this elite status, put these 21 tips into practice.

A Miraculous Addition to Classic

Urs 'The Miracle Bear' Kalecinski Is Headed to the Top

The Pop Your Summer Needs

The best way to boost your warm-weather style without piling on the layers? Sling a pendant necklace or two around your neck.

Bloody Good Shoes

Looking to stand apart from the pack? A pair of oxblood loafers or oxfords, or derbiesis exactly what you need.

PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS of Steroid-Using Bodybuilders

How many times have you read about the protein requirements of athletes and nonathletes? Those who've been lifting for any length of time probably don't have enough fingers to count.

Remington's Model 722 and .222 Cartridge

It's easy enough to define what a varmint is, those pesky critters that tear up pastures, flower beds and all kinds of expensive crops people need for various reasons - most importantly, to make a living and/or something with which to feed themselves.

Coyote Bullets

What is Best for You?

Remington's 5mm Rimfire Magnum

Shooting a Classic

Winchester's New Wildcat

The Ultralight Rimfire Varmint Rifle

.223 Remington from .30-30 Winchester?

Multitasking for Varmints

LOADS FOR A .22 TCM

The .22 TCM first appeared commercially in 2012, chambered in a Rock Island Armory 1911-style handgun.

Everybody Loves Velocity

The 4,500-fps WSSM Project

A BOLT-ACTION FRANCHI 224 VALKYRIE

Testing New Loads

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

Shooting Revolvers

.22 Nosler

Versatility in Both a Rifle and a Cartridge

PRO SECRETS TO 6 PACK ABS

We bodybuilders tend to give short shrift to abdominal training, focusing the lion's share of our time and energy on building bigger pecs, delts, lats, arms, quads and hams. Many of us don't do a damn thing for them until summer is approaching and we suddenly realize we are going to be shirtless at the beach or the pool. You should already know that low body fat levels are essential to display the abdominal muscles, but it's also true that the abs need to be developed or else they're nothing to display! This month, we have compiled some ab-training tips, tricks and routines from some of the best bodybuilders ever. Use their knowledge and experience to help you craft your own perfect 6-pack!

Rafael Brandão THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME!

In the fall of 2017, MD's own Giles Thomas was in San Marino, Italy covering the pro show. Two future stars made their pro debut that day. One was the tank-like Hadi Choopan, and the other was a study in shape and symmetry named Rafael Brandão from Brazil. Giles immediately recognized the vast potential in the young man, and as time went by the rest of the bodybuilding world caught on. Fast-forward to 2022 and "Rafa," as many know him, is one of the best up-and-coming competitors in Open Bodybuilding. We spoke about training with Flex Lewis, the true power and rewards of bodybuilding beyond the superficial muscles, the meteoric rise of Brazilian athletes in the IFBB Pro League, and his first Mr. Olympia coming up later this year.

THE DOCTOR IS IN...Shape!

George Touliatos aka Dr. Testosterone Is Living the Bodybuilding Lifestyle

The Black Swan

This Will Be My Final Year in Classic Physique

THE OHIO POWERHOUSE!

Dean Caputo Is an Industry Legend

The Shed

There really is no "magic" split that is far superior to any other. Work hard, give the muscle groups time to recover between sessions, and you'll do well on any split.

Classic Training Camp

Three-Time Classic Physique Olympia Champion

Big Ron With Big Ronnie Coleman, Eight-Time Mr. Olympia

Ronnie Interviews Shawn Ray

Classic Shawn

10 questions with Shawn Ray

Don't count the butcher out! Brett wilkin still has a world of potential

Bodybuilding fans can be a fickle lot. Brett Wilkin turned pro in Classic and did his first two shows as a 212, hardly making an impact. But when he made his Open debut last summer at the Chicago Pro and came close to defeating Hunter Labrada, who went on that fall to place fourth at the Mr. Olympia, he was being praised to the heavens as being the next big thing. Update photos leading into the 2022 Arnold Classic only cemented that belief, with many feeling he would be the one to push eventual champion, Brandon Curry, the hardest. Alas, it was not meant to be. He failed to deliver on those lofty expectations, ultimately placing sixth out of nine men. In a flash, many labeled him yet another example of being "all hype," and decided he had no future in the sport. I spoke with Brett three weeks later about the Arnold, his new sponsor and a move from Colorado to Florida, and what he needs to do moving forward to ensure he is in contention for the win the next time he gets on stage - as well as when that will be.

Outdoor Ashtrays

Summer means warmer temperatures that invite enjoying your cigars outdoors.

The Young Gentleman of Golf

Justin Thomas, no longer a kid, has emerged as one of the PGA Tour's proven winners

ProCigar Festival Returns to the Dominican Republic

When Cuba and Nicaragua canceled their cigar festivals this year, it seemed inevitable that ProCigar in the Dominican Republic was doomed to suffer the same fate.