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July 2008

ON NEWSSTANDS: July '08 Issue

>>UFC 10: Best Bodies
>>Double Dip
>>The H.U.G.E.™ Rules, Part 2: Diet
>>All about Carbs
>>The Skinny on CLA
>>The Flex Bikini Model Search presented by Champion Nutrition
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Training

TRAINING

90 Faster = Bigger & Stronger
Has Phil Heath discovered a previously unexplored secret to size? Compare his '07 Arnold Classic and '08 Ironman physiques and judge for yourself.
By Shawn Perine

114 My First Bodybuilding Diet
Three bodybuilders from three distinct eras give time-tested advice for successful mass-gain dieting right from the start.
Interview by Shawn Perine

132 Simply the Best
Here's the training regimen that helped Ronnie Coleman build his Sandow-worthy biceps.
By George De Pirro

168 Rock Your Delts
Try the delt workout that helped Ronny Rockel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the giants of the sport.
By Julian Schmidt

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Nutrition

NUTRITION

184 The H.U.G.E.™ Rules, Part 2: Diet
You are what you eat, and nutrition may be the key to unlocking your greatest muscle gains.
By Greg Merritt

192 X-Traordinary Wheels
Come along for the ride as bodybuilding's X-Man, Toney Freeman, trains his super quads.
By Greg Merritt

210 All about Carbs
For maximum muscle gains, here's what you need to know about this tricky bodybuilding nutrient.
By Jordana Brown

224 Return to Hard Times
Dennis James has laid a foundation of muscle with his powerful chest- and back-training regimens over the years. Here's how he stays thick and muscular, front to rear.
By Julian Schmidt

242 The Skinny on CLA
A once-popular fat-loss supplement makes a comeback, and for verygood reason: it works.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD

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Features

FEATURES


152 UFC 10: Best Bodies
It's a fight to the finish as FLEX ranks the 10 best physiques in the Ultimate Fighting Championships.
By Larry Pepe

254 Looking Back
Legendary Lou Ferrigno isn't just one of bodybuilding's biggest stars — he's one of its biggest fans, too. Here, he looks back on some of his fondest bodybuilding memories.
By Lou Ferrigno

268 Double Dip
In this pictorial, Nicole Wilkins shows off the physique that helped her earn both her IFBB fitness and figure pro cards, all in one historical night.
Profile and photography by Rerry Goodlad


DEPARTMENTS

53 Hard Times
Catch up with Jay Cutler, check out our review of Ronnie Coleman's new video, read Dexter Jackson's thoughts on his role as a promoter, and more.
FLEX Calendar, p. 58
Show Big, p. 60
ReFLEXions, p. 62


73 Gym Bag Training
Turning your toes to even out quad development; barbell quest versus the Smith machine squat; how to psych yourself up for an effective workout.

82 Gym Bag Nutrition
A supplement stack to stave off overtraining symptoms; ordering bodybuilding-friendly fare at Chili's; power up your next whey protein shake; Troy Alves gives advice to grow by.

280 Advanced Nutrition
Supplement travel tips; leisurely eating can slow fat gain; is dietary fat a friend or foe; and a culinary quiz to test your food knowledge.

302 Factoids
Featuring 2008 Joe Weider Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee Berry DeMey

312 Lee's Way
Haney shares his best workout for a barrel-shaped chest.

314 Ask Dorian
Yates provides some ideas on how to bring up your lower-back muscles.

316 Mr. O's Page
A look inside Jay Cutler's training camps.

10		Online Page
36		Ed's Page
38		Joe's Page
44		Talkback
290		IFBB Report
294		NPC Report/Talent Roundup
300		Events
304		Industry Page
319		Readers Market
328	        Next Month


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