Training

The Age of Intensity
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates dominated bodybuilding in the 1990s. Discover the training philosophies and particulars that set him apart and propelled his rule.
By Julian Schmidt

Back Burner
The rapid-fire plan that transformed Silvio Samuel's back.
By Greg Merritt

The H.U.G.E.™ System: The Big 25
Take 25 of our best training tips for maximizing mass to the gym—and take your gains to the bank.
By Greg Merritt

A Shrug and a Shove
Get your traps growing again with David Henry's hard 'n' heavy shrugging advice.
By George De Pirro

Love Thy Delts
NPC competitor Jerome Ferguson's shoulders were born out of a pursuit of balance, proportion and a higher standard of development. Here's how to follow his lead.
By Julian Schmidt

Survival of the Weakest
Four pros share their secrets for overcoming weak, stubborn bodyparts.
By Shawn Perine

Nutrition

The Ultimate Nutrition Q&A
Ready to pack on new muscle mass? Read on to find the expert answers to 25 of your most pressing bodybuilding diet and supplement queries.
By Chris Aceto and Jim Stoppani, PhD

The Get-Ready DIET
Whether you're preparing for a contest, for the beach or just want to see how you look ripped beyond recognition, this diet's for you.
By Jordana Brown and Jim Stoppani, PhD

Power Plants
FLEX scours the globe for this month's supplement spotlight: Cissus, an herb that could help greatly in your quest to lose fat without sacrificing mass.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD

Features

Siren's Song Silenced
Olympia contender and former American Gladiator Shelley Beattie dies at 39.
By George De Pirro

2008 Arnold Classic: Legends in the Making
The inside story on Dexter Jackson's third Arnold Classic win.
By Greg Merritt

Promise Fulphilled
Sporting a transformed physique, Phil Heath turns the 2008 Ironman Pro into a one-man show.
By Shawn Perine