December 2003 Since 1936, Ironman Magazine has been the magazine for bodybuilders. Each issue provides insights into bodybuilding, from nutrition, to lots of training info, to profiles on the men and women who make up the bodybuilding and fitness world. It also contains excellent pictures and information on almost anything you need. On the cover is Timea Majorova and Eduard Van Amsterdam.

Features

Train, Eat, Grow 50 Wow! TEG turns 50. Time for more fiber activation, which means a few more movements. (Don't worry, it's about training your muscles, not your digestive tract). Only The Strong Shall Survive Bill Starr gives you his unique perspective on bullet proofing your midsection. Research Team A new study suggests that Patrick Arnold 6-OXO can jack up testosterone. You gottta try this stuff asap! Success Story Todd Smith says bodybuilding is the greatest gift he ever gave himself. Yep, he's one gifted bodybuilder all right. Good Fat, More Muscle Ori Hofmekler chews the fat with Udo Erasmus, diet guru and author of Fat That Heals, Fat That Kills. Mass Rules Greg Zulak explores some off the wall theories on building more muscle - like working as hard as possible on every single rep. Steve Reeves, Part 3 John Little continues the saga of the man, the legend. Heavy Duty It's Q&A time, and Mike Mentzer's got the answers - from motivation to stimulation. Building the Ultimate Physique John Little gives Max Contraction a rest and suggests some rotation for recuperation and a change of pace. Blood Simple, Part 2 Jerry Brainum continues his research on testing for elements that contribute to optimal gains and health. Hardbody Timea Majorova's got the look, but her photos may cause eye strain. You've been warned. Mind Of A Champion The mind plays an integral part in your success. Arnold knows it, and so does Pete Siegel, a registered hypnotist who teaches you how to visualize for new size. Mastodons Return To Missouri It's the 2003 American Strongman Championship, and Jan Todd, Ph.D. was there for the titanic clash.

Departments:

Train To Gain The lowdown on leg training, ode to the squat and top down sholder shaping. Eat To Grow Whey more than a muscle builder. Plus, the lean scene: how low carbs can up bodyfat burn off. Critical Mass Steve Holman delves into the rep out to rip up controversy. (It may work after all.) Naturally Huge John Hansen explores the pain game and how to stay sane and train around shoulder strain. Anabolic Drive One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Jose Antonio, Ph.D., says protein from the sea can color you big. Unchained Bombs away! Greg Zulak discusses derailing disgusting digestive diesel - you know, those embarrassing stink bombs from the bowels of hell. (Oh no, it's squat day). Bodybuilding Pharmacology Ephedra epitaphs from Jerry Brainum. Plus, Chemical Muscle covers pro hormones that work. News & Views Lonnie Teper, Ruth Silverman and Jerry Fredrick keep you up on the new, while John Balik reports on the older crew - from the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongman reunion in New York. Train With Zane The Sultan of Symmetry says it's wise to visualize. Mind / Body Connection How to develop the confidence to connect - with hot babes, of course. Readers Write Tactical alert, honks from Horn and babes like pig bods.