January 2003 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. On the cover is Gunter Schlierkamp. In the inset is Lenda Murray.

Superfeature

A New Benchmark A 10 week chest busting program guaranteed to add 10% to your current bench press poundage and dramatically improve your pec development. Order the next size in shirts, now!

Training

Double Bill The 20 bodybuilding fundamentals for getting big. Winter Abs Twelve weeks to a six pack - just in time for spring. Working Assets The ultimate six week hamstring and glute program. Lee's Way By Lee Haney

Nutrition

The Big Bang Theory Protein cycling can add 10 pounds of muscle to your physique in six weeks The Biggest Breakthrough since Creatine? Glycocyamine will supercharge your body's creatine production. The H.U.G.E. Diet A total plan for eating big. Advanced Nutrition The latest high tech advances. Protein Options Maximize the benefits of six classic protein sources. Net Gains Expert answers to your nutrition questions from cyberspace. Ask Dorian By Dorian Yates

Features

The Real Big Picture This month: Shawn Ray Natural Born Ripped Profile of NPC Teen Nationals champ Jason Croce. Ronnie's Signature Day Mr. Olympia goes on his first press check.

Contests

Drama Kings Complete coverage of the 2002 Mr. Olympia at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Flash Results 2002 Ms. Olympia and Fitness Olympia Flash Results 2002 Pittsburgh Pro Fitness Classic

Posters

The Real Big Picture Series Number 3: Shawn Ray Lenda Murray

Departments

Joe's Page Ed's Page Talkback Hard Times Factiods Reflexions Flex N Femme Rewind Street Scene Swimsuit Buyer's Guide Events NPC Report / Talent Roundup IFBB Report Readers Market Next Month