October 2000 Flex Magazine considers themselves the bible of hardcore bodybuilding. Each month, Flex visits and speaks with the champions of bodybuilding at their gyms, at contests, and at their homes, gathering information and photographs, Flex brings you their latest strategies, and the competitive goals that they apply to further develop their title-winning physiques. Flex is the official magazine of the IFBB Bodybuilding Federation. On the cover is Timea Majorova. In the inset is J.D. Dawodu.

INSTRUCTION

Time for Supersize This superset combo of high volume, low reps and heavy weights. By Lee Priest. The Big Mix-Up If you've hit a training rut, here's how to blast your muscles toward new levels of strength. Back Stage Germany's wunderkind sets the scene for his back to front Mr. Olympia contest prep. By Markus Ruhl. H.U.G.E. Hardgainer's Ultimate Growth Enhancement System Partner or Pest - The pros and cons of hooking up with a training partner. By Nasser El Sonbaty. Tri Harder Pushing movements and strength basics build huge triceps. By Kevin Levrone. The Road to Six Sandows The top 10 bodybuilding secrets of the man mountain known as the Shadow. By Dorian Yates. Rep It Up Follow this six week high intensity high rep program to blast your biceps into steady growth. By J.D. Dawodu.

FEATURES

The Main Event On issues like drugs and judging, Shawn Ray deep sixes political correctness in favor of blunt and brutal commentaryt on the dark side of bodybuilding. Is he right? You be the judge. The Big Picture The Garrett Downing File Symmetry or Cemetery? Inject Synthol, flirt with disaster. Turn of Events Kim Chizevsky's sensational career moves from wuarter turns to turning cartwheels. Murder, He Wrote IFBB President Ben Weider advances the theory that Napoleon was murdered. Net Gains Turn on your computer and tune into the Olympia Weekend.

CONTESTS

The Agony and the Ecstasy Complete coverage of the 2000 Joe Weider's Masters Olympia in Roanoke, Virginia.

PERFORMANCE SCIENCE

Advanced Nutrition The inside stuff on chromium, flaxseed oil, eating clean and a whole lot more. The Round Table Markus Ruhl, Jay Cutler, Aaron Maddron, and J.D. Dawodu offer nutrition tips for teens. Insulin Explained - Finally! A handy primer to help you boost insulin for muscle growth. The Wright Stuff A rock solid guide to choosing supplements that will help you burn fat to reveal new cuts. Carb Confidential Seven hot tips to get your physique dialed in for success.

PICTORIALS / POSTERS

Space Kittens Our fifth annual lingerie special - 24 pages of skyrocketing fun - is purfect. Midajah O-Hearn Poster by Robert Reiff. Lisa Lowe / Timea Majorova Poster by Robert Reiff.

DEPARTMENTS

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