March 2005 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 Chris Cook.

Training

Two Hours Per Bodypart Take your training beyond challenging The Brute Strength Program Six month plan to increase strength Meet the next Flex Introducing young Welsh phenon James 'Flex' Lewis The H.U.G.E. System No weighting guide to training anywhere, anytime. All Hail The King Arnold's squat centric routine for thighs Not So Dim Delts Kris Dim's delt training plan paid off for the 2004 Olympia. Gym Bag Packed with insider tips and breaking research Ask Mr. O By Ronnie Coleman Ask Dorian By Dorian Yates Lee's Way By Lee Haney

Nutrition

Kick Start Mass Seven fundamentals for growth Tke Skinny on Fat Fast facts on fats Flax Your Muscles IFBB Pro Jojo Ntiforo's fat burning secrets Advanced Nutrition Ginger as a thermogenic, boost overall health for mass gains, the dish on avocados and Rhodiola for energy.

Features

Facing the Future Mike Matarazzo confronts triple bypass heart surgery and looks down the road ahead.

Contests

Euro Rush The blitz of Russia, Holland and England know as the 2004 IFBB European Grand Prix tour.

Departments

Arnold's Page Joe's Page Talkback Hard Times Reflexions The Show Big Report IFBB Report NPC Report / Talent Roundup Events Readers Market Next Month