BLOWIN’ UP BICEPS p. 90
Embarking on his journey into the IFBB pro ranks, Michael Liberatore is armed and ready.

MUSCLEMAG’S EXPERT GUIDE TO MASS WORKOUTS p. 100
Attack muscle building from every conceivable angle with this collection of can’t-miss mass routines loaded with intensity boosters to blow up every bodypart.

A CLASS ON MASS p. 136
What are the best exercises, sets, reps and other variables for packing on pounds of beef? Four top IFBB pros weigh in on the essential factors for adding size.

9 GREAT FINISHES p. 148
Some exercises are best done last in your workout, and some techniques pull out every last ounce of strength. Combine them and you get these nine great finishing moves that can take your physique to new levels – if you can stand the pain.

“HOW I WON MY FIRST PRO CONTEST!” p. 180
Hidetada Yamagishi has steadily climbed the pro ranks, garnering his first pro win this year and becoming the biggest Japanese pro bodybuilder ever. Here’s his blueprint for success.

WIDE BACK TRAINING p. 204
Develop impressive upper lats with just three exercises – and then stretch it out.

STACK ’EM FOR MASS p. 124
When building muscle is your M.O., you need to take the right supplement combos at optimal times for faster results.

FEAST OR FAMINE p. 166
MuscleMag takes “you are what you eat” to a whole-new level with this in-depth nutritional investigation of muscle foods, from fresh certified organic to conventional commercial frozen and everything in between.

SIMPLY THE BEST p. 212
Forget what you know about traditional reps. Las Vegas strongman Nick Best tosses, drags and carries tons of weight around each workout with wanton intensity. Here’s how this humble, thriving hobbyist juggles training, work and family under sometimes-awkward circumstances.

PRISTINE CHRISTINE p. 222
How many ways can a ravishing woman look drop-dead sexy while retaining an aura of unblemished beauty? If that woman is Christine Renee, the answer is as many ways as she wants. The fact is that no matter what position she arranges her silky arms, long legs, and all those other bits, the sum of all her parts blend into pulsating perfection.

NUNN SO MIGHTY p. 242
You need only look at IFBB pro Ed Nunn’s shoulders to understand why his twice-weekly sessions are nothing short of heroic.

JOHNNIE & KROC, TAKE TWO! p. 258
The megamen of muscle meet again, this time to trade sets and reps Johnnie Jackson style.