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Ironman Magazine
December 2008
Volume 67, Number 12
$5.99 U.S., 290 pages

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 Ahmad Ahmad. In the inset are Tamer Elshahat, Jose Raymond's abs, and Debbie Leung.

Table of Contents

FEATURES

  • TRAIN, EAT, GROW 110
    The TEG men unveil exercise tweaks to peak your physique. What the hell is a side row?

  • A BODYBUILDER IS BORN 41
    Ron Harris discusses those who bug you and how to deflect their disrespect.

  • PRECISION CURLING
    What size on your bi's? Greg Zulak perfects your peaks with curling techniques.

  • BIGGER BICEPS
    More gun play with big Jim Romagna and his biceps building strategies.

  • TAPERING
    The wilson brothers - Jacob and Gabriel - that is - explore turning it down to muscle up: how to restrain the drain for bigger gains.

  • MUSCLE SCIENCE ROUND UP
    A review of the year's research studies that can help you get bigger, stronger and leaner faster. Creatine turbohargers, fierce fat burners - it's all here, gang.

  • PUSHUPS, STETHOSCOPES AND STEROIDS
    Jerry Brainum interviews Dr. Bob Goldman on all of the above, plus his intriguing views on drug tsting and antiaging.

  • LOCK AND LOAD YOUR LATES
    From the bodybuilding.com archives, Eric Satterwhite reveals the secrets to getting a back so wide you can glide.

  • HARDBODY
    All around athletes Debbie Leung strikes some poses taht will strike your fancy.

  • PROFILE: LEO INGRAM
    The massive pro tells all, from training to eating to serving his country.

  • HEAVY DUTY
    John Little answers questions on effort, motivation and muscle growth as well as how Mike Mentzer would trainig for competition today.

  • ONLY THE STRONG SHALL SURVIVE
    Coach Bill Starr talks traps - and how strengthening them is a key to looking and being powerful.

DEPARTMENTS

  • TRAIN TO GAIN
    How to fix thighs lagging in size; plus Joe Horrigan on rehabbing the rotators.

  • SMART TRAINING
    Coach Charles Poliquin on soreness and building more arm strength.

  • EAT TO GROW
    Getting extremely lean, your most important meal and the fructose gender bender.

  • NATURALLY HUGE
    John Hansen talks bulking to build muscle: Is it necessary or should you stay lean?

  • SHREDDED MUSCLE
    Dave Goodin discusses holiday laziness and why you shoudn't miss workouts

  • CRITICAL MASS
    Steve Holman analyzes the training volume / testosterone surge connection.

  • MUSCLE “IN” SITES
    Eric Broser surfs to a super supplement site, reviews the new Chris Cormier DVD and tells you how to use the add-on sets technique for fast mass gains.

  • BODYBUILDING PHARMACOLOGY
    Jerry Brainum explores estrogen manipulation and how it affects testosterone.

  • NEWS & VIEWS
    Lonnie Teper’s world of bodybuilding. Plus, four rising stars.

  • PUMP & CIRCUMSTANCE
    Ruth Silverman reports on the September shows. Great photos, as always.

  • MIND/BODY CONNECTION
    Gaspari TV, BodySpace Physique of the Month and DVD review of the 2008 Arnold Classic

  • READERS WRITE
    Kid stuff, Muscle Beach, captivating competitor and missing Legends.