June 2000 Flex Magazine considers themselves the bible of hardcore bodybuilding. Each month, Flex visits and speaks with the champions of bodybuilding at their gyms, at contests, and at their homes, gathering information and photographs, Flex brings you their latest strategies, and the competitive goals that they apply to further develop their title-winning physiques. Flex is the official magazine of the IFBB Bodybuilding Federation. On the cover is Jay Cutler. In the inset is Jenny Worth.

INSTRUCTION

THE TRUTH ABOUT MY TRICEPS Freaky facts and training secrets galore from Britian's crown prince of beef. By Ernie Taylor SHOCK THERAPY Cutting edge training techniques to shock muscles past sticking points and into new growth. SHOWSTOPPERS Put the spotlight on your arms and abs with this heady dose of the Weider Muscle Priority Training Principle and a luau of crucial strength building exercises. By Tevita Aholelei. CRAZY LEGS Maniacal intensity and insane volume builds demonic quads. By Jay Cutler. H.U.G.E. Hardgainer's Ultimate Growth Enhancement System: Forearmed - Thanks to this bulletproof combination of heavy weights and high reps, you will never want to war long shirtsleeves again. By Lee Priest. MENACING MASS Heavy weights, barbells, dumbbells and strict form are the tools for packing on serious size. By Dennis James.

CONTESTS

CHANGING OF THE GUARD Chris Cormier kicks off the new century with a stunning victory over friend and long time rival Flex Wheeler at the 200 Ironman Pro Invitational. ARNOLD CLASSIC 2000 Flex Wheeler proves that a week is a long time in bodybuilding. FLASH RESULTS Hungarian Grand Prix and Atlantic City Pro Fitness contests.

FEATURES

OPEN MIKE In an exclusive interview, Mike Matarazzo speaks candidly about his near death experience, the issue of drugs in the sport, and his undying dream to be the Big O. THE ROMANIAN RUMOR The winner of our biggest guy we've never seen contest is: Eugen Dunca, a 308 pound behemoth who stands 6'1" and sports 22 ½ inch arms. THE BIG PICTURE The Mary Yockey File. STAY AUSTRO-HUNGRY Is Roland Kickinger the next Arnold.

PERFORMANCE SCIENCE

ADVANCED NUTRITION The inside stuff on insulin-bumping pumping supplements Digesting the benefits of beans Rating ostrich meat as a bodybuilding food The latest research on the artificial sweetener sucralose A paean to the protein power of peanut butter. THE WRIGHT STUFF Setting the records straight on andro and the media overkill. MASSIVE MEALS Want to get big? Check out this potpourri of mass building goodies. THE ROUND TABLE Offseason nutrition tips from Chris Aceto, Aaron Maddron, Eddie Robinson and Kim Chizevsky. GRUBBY GRUB Eating clean is a key factor in optimizing muscle growth.

PICTORIALS / POSTERS

WORTH HER WEIGHT! Meet Jenny Worth - golden girl of fitness. JENNY WORTH Photography by Robert Reiff CHRIS CORMIER Photography by Chris Lund.

DEPARTMENTS

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