Shawn Ray is that rare bodybuilder who not only inspired an entire generation to take up the iron and build their bodies into the most perfect versions of their own physiques possible, but is also a bodybuilding legend who remains a vital part of the industry 20 years after he retired from competition. With his aesthetically pleasing combination of muscle, shape, symmetry and proportion, Shawn Ray was one of the best bodybuilders to never win the Mr. Olympia, with two runner-up finishes in 1994 and 1996 to Dorian Yates. Shawn Ray is still pushing the envelope and reaching new heights in the industry. He is one of the all-time icons of bodybuilding and we are honored to feature him on the cover of this month’s Muscular Development.

On the cover is Shawn Ray