Flex Magazine UK Edition - UK | October 2014

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Features in this issue include...
Rhode To Redemption by MICHAEL BERG After a hard-fought loss at this year’s Arnold Classic in Ohio Shawn Rhoden made a promise. This ain’t over. Now, Rhoden is preparing an all out assault on the Olympia. Whether this year or next, his dream is to unseat the reigning Mr O. That’s only happened four times in Olympia history, but Rhoden has a plan to make that five.
Five To Watch In Nottingham by JOHN PLUMMER // PHOTOS MATT MARSH With the highlight of the UKBFF British Championships fast approaching, we assess the five likeliest candidates to become Britain’s next IFBB pro and take a look back at some of our favourite moments from past years. Do you agree with our picks? Let us know what you think on Twitter @FlexMagazineUK with the hashtag #FLEXOneToWatch
Gift Suggestions by GREG MERRITT No one has better arms than Phil Heath. The Gift’s bi’s and tri’s have made him standout since before he turned pro. Now, in celebration of the 50th Olympia Weekend, he shares 50 (yes, 50!) arm-training tips that have helped him to his three Sandows, so far.
Also in this issue 32 Rhode To Redemption 44 Gift Suggestions 56 Flux 68 Twin Peaks 78 Back Stage 90 William The Conqueror 106 Brothers In Arms 98 2014 British Championships 140 News 142 Mainstream Appeal 144 Body Artist 146 Ryan Terry 150 Looking Back 12 Welcome 14 Arnold’s Page 16 It’s Only My Opinion 20 Hard Times 112 Gym Bag 120 Advanced Bodybuilding 122 Big Ass Mass 124 Lift Strong 126 The Diet Doc 128 Extreme Muscle 130 The Freak Speaks! 134 European Muscle 156 Under The Microscope 158 Bodybuilder of The Month 160 The Shot