July 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 Shannon Malone, Eric Domer and Carmen Garcia.

Features

Train, Eat, Grow 57 The intensity's jacked, and the abs are hacked - well, almost. Here's the latest from the hungry TEG men. Only The Strong Shall Survive Bill Starr's tips on how to tweak a weak physique. Milk, Muscles and The Killer Egg Got protein? Jerry Brainum looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of these bodybuilding powerhouses. Up in Arms Gals love to squeeze it, and it can never be too big. Hey, we're talking biceps here. Oh, and triceps too. It's arm-ageddon time, and Steve Holman helps you turn those guns into cannons - because derringers are for sissies. Success Story Shannon Hartnett may be the strongest, toughest gal pound for pounds around. How about 385 x 5 in the squat, at a bodyweight of 148? Whey! And muscles too! Lee Priest Bodybuilding's Blond Muth is back on track, and David Young gets the scoop - as well as his training and diet. Speaking of cannons… Research Team Grow power! It's instant muscle fuel. Chocolate Power Sorry to interrupt your diet. Jerry Brainum says chocolate is healthy - and an aphrodisiac. Mmm, Hershey's Kiss Me! Building The Ultimate Physique Time to smack your back, Jack. Don't talk back. Attack! Lighter Weights, Bigger Gains Egain Schauer says, go slow to grow - feel the mojo. Legends of Bodybuilding Rod Labbe visits with Richard Baldwin, master of aesthetics. Hardbody Awesome Amy Lynn takes your eyeballs for a spin. Yeow! IFBB Fitness and Figure 1 Ruth Silverman waxes poetic on cuties, beauties and booties (oh my!).

Departments:

Train To Gain Chin to win, beginning bombshells (from Dave Draper the Blond Bomber) and the lowdown on ab training (or how to crack a six pack) Critical Mass Steve Holman on time efficient training. Eat To Grow The boot camp diet; bean there, down that; and cheery Os. Plus, hot news on muscle receovery. Unchained Greg Zulak's tips and tricks for lagging lats. Naturally Huge John Hansen on the build muscle as you burn fat spat. He also outlines his favorite mass building routine. Train With Zane Mr. O debates the incumbency effect. Anabolic Drive It's a diet riot, and Jose Antonio, Ph.D., has the research to disperse the crowd around your waist. News & Views Lonnie Teper said good-bye, Columbus, but not before he got plenty of great shots of hot bods. And of course, Ruth Silverman pumps you up with her own news and views (oh, the views) on the fairest fitness femmes. Jerry Fredrick's Hot Shots are back too! Mind / Body Connection Randall Strossen, Ph.D., tells you it's all in your head - so use it in the gym. There's also another wild quiz, a cool book review, and Hardcore Training is here too. Bodybuilding Pharmacology Jerry Brainum's rounded up the research on battling baldness. No mane? Rogaine! Readers Write Cory to the core, freaked out and hardgainer POFers hit the big time