July 2001 Muscle & Fitness is considered to be the best of the non-hardcore bodybuilding magazines. It contains lots of information about the principles of fitness & bodybuilding. Each monthly magazine usually contains information about weight training, nutrition, training, bodybuilding and many other topics that are current in the bodybuilding and fitness world. Muscle & Fitness is more of a mainstream bodybuilding magazine, which has excellent articles and pictures. On the cover is Danielle Edwards and Christian Boeving.

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M&F Complete Encyclopedia of Chest Exercises Think the bench press is all there is to chest training? Keep your pectorals guessing with his how to guide for 36 exercises, including barbell, dumbbell, cable and machine variations, each rated for your particular experience level. Create the ultimate program today!

Superfeature: Chest Training

Tool Chest Six proven strategies you can use to hammer together an effective size building chest routine. Right Angles New research shows that the long neglected decline press may be the most effective bench exercises of all. This cutting edge research will have you rethinking your next chest workout. In The Trenches Tongues start wagging and weight trees are laid bare when three time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman hits the gym for a no holds barred chest thrashing session with King Kamali, Aaron Maddron, and Rico McClinton. Perfect Pecs When it comes to training chest, women have different goals than men; here's how to design your training program for the results you want. Slap Happy Bench presses gone terribly wrong, as recounted by some of the biggest names in the iron sport.

Training

Desert Delts Build delt caps the size of a Saharan sand dune with rising young Lebanese pro bodybuilding Ahmad Haidar. Bodybuilding 101: FAQ's on Quads & Glutes These expert answers to common questions on leg training will get your wheels turning, burning, and growing. M&F Challenge, Month 1: Rock Hard in 3 months No more excuses! In just 90 days from today, you can have that ultra hard look. We'll be with you every step of the way as you get your leanest physique ever and compete for awesome prizes in our reader contest. Behind the Curve Lovely Lisa Lowe sports some of the hottest glutes to ever grace a fitness stage. Here's how she keep her posterior in prime shape. Gunning For Glory Top amateur bodybuilders Fred Bigot and Doug Jabalee are all business when it comes to big time arm training.

Features

SOS: Save Our Skin Don't let summer sun make you old before your time. Here is expert advice on how to protect yourself without compromising your summer fun. Play Hard Sports oriented toys and gadgets that will help make this your most active summer yet. Sports Research Update When the Pressue is On, Take A Load Off!

Nutrition

Columbus Rocks Full coverage of the 2001 Arnold Fitness Weekend, including Ronnie Coleman's impressive victory in the Arnold Classic, Vickie Gates' third consecutive win in the Ms. Internationals, and Jenny's Worth's breakthrough performance at the Fitness International.

Nutrition

Wok on the Wild Side Fresh, tasty and healthy - here are five high protein recipes and a step by step approach to cooking stir fry meals in minutes. Mineral Reaction A lack of minerals may be impeding your bodybuilding progress. Here are the minerals you need to ensure your efforts in the gym aren't going to waste.

Departments

Editorial Olympia Dreams by Joe Weider Perspective Hump Day By Tom Deters Feedback Hotline Training Notebook Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press / Advanced Training with Mr. Olympia Body by Betty Bringing up the Rear by Betty Weider Mind in Bodybuilding The Fire Within Lab Notes Super Supplement? Muscle Fare Delight from the Deep Nutrition Journal Getting in your Licks Get It Right Reverse Grip Pull Down IFBB Report Message to the IOC Success Stories New Construction The Marketplace / Coming Soon