May 2004 Since 1936, Ironman Magazine has been the magazine for bodybuilders. Each issue provides insights into bodybuilding, from nutrition, to lots of training info, to profiles on the men and women who make up the bodybuilding and fitness world. It also contains excellent pictures and information on almost anything you need. On the cover is Anita and Clark Bartram.

Features

Train, Eat, Grow 54 Gearing up to get ripped with the direct / indirect approach. Only The Strong Shall Survive Mechanized size? Bill Starr on machine vs. free weights Skin Deep Jerry Brainum checks out nutrition for skin condition. What good are big, sexy muscles if the packaging is gnarly? Research Team It's the latest and perhaps greatest, anabolic booster breakthrough - and Gaspari Nutrition's got it for you to try. Success Story He's the most celebrated natural bodybuilder ever - and one of the most massive. Here's how he did it. Critical Mass Ori Hofmekler tells you the right way to go low and get lean. Joe W-I-D-E-R Here's a training prescription to get you taking more space with a new B-52 windspan. Over 50 Flexer Uppers Author L. Rea talks muscles, maleness and middle age. An awesome training program is here too - and an interview with the Blond Bomber - Dave Draper. Building the Ultimate Physique Size on your thighs? John Little targets legs this month. Heavy Duty Mike Mentzer, Arthur Jones and Nautilus machines. Shocking Muscle Growth The final chapter of Michael Gundill's electric discussion and emperimentation with EMS for more size and strength. Hardbody Cory Everson's picture perfect physique. She's still got it. Blood Sample Jerry Brainum's epilogue on blood tests for more muscle. IFBB Ironman Pro The season opener was action packed. The winner was… World Weightlifting Prelude to Olympic glory - and unreal feats of strength.

Departments:

Train To Gain Caution: Preset stretches can take down strength. Also, declines for a bigger bench. Critical Mass Steve Holman disposes of your hazardous waist. Eat To Grow Glutamine overload: How safe is it? Train With Zane How the former Mr. O measures progress. Unchained More arm building fun with Greg Zulak. Unique tweaks for triceps mass and biceps peak. Naturally Huge John Hansen on protein effects and steroid defects. Anabolic Drive Weight training as genetic engineering. Joe Antonio takes you to the lab, to the gym and back again. News & Views It's contest time, and Lonie Teper's behind the scenes look at the bodybuilding world is in high geat. Then Ruth Silverman gives you plenty of peeks at awesome femme physiques - oh, and our Hot Shots are not for the meek. Mind / Body Connection Randall Strossen, Ph.D., tells you how to mind your muscles for more size, strength and confidence. We've also got Monogamous Gus and Role Model Meltdown. Are pro bodybuilders getting too big? Bodybuilding Pharmacology Jerry Brainum's checks out hydroxycitrate as an ephedra alternative. Is it a get ripped quick scheme? Readers Write Homework pays off for one gal, who shaped and shipped out of the low down lifestyle. Plus, more kudos for taking the high road.