February 2004 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 Kelly Ryan.

Features

Train, Eat, Grow 52 A back to basics approach for serious strength with a size side effect. The TEG boys gotta go heavy or go home. Only The Strong Shall Survive Bill Starr talks railroading. (Not with choo-choos, but it may make steam shoot out of your ears). Research Team Bolt locks you in to optimal recovery and growth after your workout. If you don't try it, you're screwed. On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow! Robert Thoburn's experimentation says ROB is the bomb for putting on mass quickly. Are you ready to explore out of the small ranks? Bombs away! Hormone Matrix Reloaded Rehan Jalali knows supplements, and this month he explores methods of getting your hormornal matrix primed for anabolism - n special effects necessary. Swimsuit Spectacular It's winter. What better time to give you a dose of bikini clad beauties? These weight trained hardbodies will make you feel warm all over. (Uh oh - get the cold shower running.) Steve Reeves, Part 5 John Little reveals Reeves' arm building secrets. Success Story Robert Caltabiano: big inspiration in a small town. Heavy Duty More HIT instruction and motivation from Mike Mentzer. Joe Vs. The Squat Rack Keith Wassung's talke of one man's battle with the iron. Building the Ultimate Physique An abbreviated size and power pr4ogram from John Little. Ironman Pro Invitational Preview Lonnie Teper takes you inside the wham bam season opener. Will Jay Cutler defend his title? IFBB Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, and Figure Olympia Ruth Silverman has the scoop on which ladies won big in Sin City. Lots of hot pics here, gang.

Departments:

Train To Gain Treadmill vs. cycling for maxing out fat loss and pumping in public (we're talking training here , folks). Eat To Grow Acid reign for muscle gain, a guggul-icious study haul and the wine / women cancer connection. Critical Mass Steve Holman devotes his column to putting an end to the puny body. Naturally Huge John Hansen's teen training program. Train With Zane The former Mr. O has some egg-cellent advice on how to pack on more mass. Unchained Greg Zulak has collected loads of training tips over the years - like these. News & Views Lonnie Teper and Ruth rolled the dice in Vegas and won big - with plenty of photos and loads of juicy items about top names in the sport. Sounds like we win big too. Bodybuilding Pharmacology Jerry Brainum gives you the straight dope on estrogen, testosterone and bodyfat. He also has an item on how grapefruit can make you smooth and bloated (so much for that diet). Mind / Body Connection Ironmind's Randell Strossen, Ph.D. , demonstrates how hostility can help you excel. Plus, take our quiz to see if you're a bodybuilding whiz. Readers Write Shocking new arm size: How one reader added almost an inch in 10 weeks.