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>> Five steps to bigger biceps
>> Phil Heath's Olympia prep plan
>> The best diet for you
>> WWE superstar John Cena gets hardcore
>> Sexy brunette Terri Turner
>> 120 moves to jack up size and strength
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Training

13 WEEKS TO GLORY
An inside, comprehensive look at Phil Heath's 2008 Olympia prep plan.
By Allan Donnelly

BRINGING HIS "A" GAME
Heavyweight favorite Mark Alvisi trains to dominate the competition at this year's NPC USA Championships.
By Eric Velazquez

MARSHALLING HIS FORCES
Big Malcolm Marshall is looking to channel his incredible strength and passion for bodybuilding into a big win at the 2009 USA.
By Shawn Perine

MOVING UP
USA hopeful Kenneth Jackson is well armed as he moves up to the heavyweight class in search of his pro card. By Shawn Perine

THE H.U.G.E.TM GYM CLASS: BICEPS
The top five biceps training mistakes and how to correct them.
By Greg Merritt

SCHOOL OF HARD NOCKS
The road to success started in the weight room - and continues at Hard Nocks South gym - for WWE superstar John Cena and younger brother Matt.
By Eric Velazquez

HARD TIMES
Dexter Jackson, Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman at the Pittsburgh 202 and so much more.

GYM BAG
The bigger-equals-stronger debate; bands versus chains; maximizing your calf potential; ProSpot Fitness machines; dynamic stretching to power workouts.

MR. O'S PAGE
Dexter Jackson sounds off.

JAY'S WAY
Cutler takes in the scenery at home and abroad.

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Nutrition

BREAKING DOWN POPULAR DIETS
We rate five popular diets to tell you which ones are best for packing on heaps of lean, freaky muscle.
By Jim Stoppani, PhD, and Eric Velazquez

ADVANCED NUTRITION
Whip bodyfat with licorice; Flex's Fast Fix: Baja Fresh; a stack to boost insulin; battle of the burgers; the benefits of chewing gum; bet on beta-alanine.

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Features

FLEXTREME MAKEOVER
Mr. O Dexter Jackson takes on our first-ever makeover challenge - FLEX fan Victor Romero.
By Allan Donnelly

GOING FOR BROKE
Who to watch at the 2009 NPC USA Championships.
By Dave Lee

CORMIER'S CORNER
Chris Cormier on Kai Greene.
By Chris Cormier

HEAD TURNER
Terri Turner's captivating beauty will have you looking twice.
Profile and photography by Terry Goodlad

ARNOLD'S PAGE
Schwarzenegger salutes the amateur spirit.

FACTOIDS
Return to 1993.

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