In this issue

FIREBREATHING PECS Forge an iron-plated chest with seven essential training tenets from the Welsh Dragon, reigning 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis.

12 WEEKS TO 3-D MASS Jolt your muscles into new growth with this exclusive triple-threat attack guaranteed to have you bigger than ever—just in time for summer!

FAST AND FURIOUS WORKOUTS With only 10 minutes to spare, you can speed through muscle-making workouts. Here’s how.

authoritative arnold

the no-fuss guide to some of the oak’s best sandow-winning methodologies, all in one convenient place

8 mins

protein prescription

six factors that affect your protein requirements

4 mins

winter mass makeover

in winter mass part 2, we give you a muscle makeover with targeted body-part troubleshooting! 

4 mins

Compounded Interest

The collective power of compound exercises.

3 mins

After The O

The post-O tour and the champ’s visit down under.

1 min

Structure

Family time, Kevin Levrone, and thoughts about the Vegas shooting.

1 min

The Great Indoors

HOW DOES THE CHAMP PREFER TO SPEND HIS FREE TIME?

1 min

Squat Less?

You Don't Need The So-called King Of Exercises To Build Tree Trunks.

2 mins

Olympia Win, Take 7

Following a Seventh Mr. Olympia Victory— Tying Him With the “goat,” Arnold Schwarzenegger— Phil Heath Put His Win in Historical Perspective as Only He Can.

9 mins

Under Pressure

My Reflections on Finishing Seventh at the Mr. Olympia— and What I Will Do to Break Into the Top Five.

2 mins

The Other Guys

A Look at the Pros Rounding Out the 2017 212 Olympia’s Top Five.

1 min

"That Good"

Fresh Off a Hands-down Olympia Victory That Ties Him With Dorian Yates on the All-time List, Phil Heath Talks About His Latest Statement Win.

7 mins

The Pec'ing Order

One of the Most Popular Bodybuilders in Ifbb History Is Older, Wiser—and Still a Force in the Pro Ranks. Here, Dominican Dominator Victor Martinez Takes on Chest Training While Revealing His Competitive Plans for 2017.

6 mins

Timeless Vision

List all the well-known bodybuilding photographers in the world.

8 mins

The Right Call

When A Life changing Decision Needs To Be Made, Will You Choose The Right Path?

2 mins

Be Afraid

Six-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Is More Afraid Of Himself Than He Is Of His Competitors—afraid Of What He’s Still Capable Of Achieving. At 37 Years Old, He Hasn’t Peaked Yet, According To Heath, And Fans And Foes Alike Should Fear What He Will Bring To The Stage. Here’s His Take On Last Year’s Mr. Olympia Top Five.

2 mins

Will Kai Do It?

Kai Greene  Has A Standing Invitation To The Olympia. Here’s Why The “people’s Champ” Needs To Compete… And Three Ways He Can Win Bodybuilding’s Ultimate Title.

6 mins

Nail Those Brachs

Hammer This Critical Muscle With This Curl

1 min

The Routine that Built the World's Biggest Arms

Can you achieve 24-inch arms like Morgan Astes? Probably not, but it never hurts to try! 

5 mins

The Lion Of Winter

Ten Years After He Last Competed, the Eight-time  Mr. Olympia Is Older, Wiser, Bruised, and Battered and Harbors an Unwanted Constant Companion, but He’s Still Irrepressibly Ronnie “ain’t Nuthin’ but a Peanut” Coleman.

7 mins

Lighten Up, Dude!

Why Going Too Heavy Could Be Bad for a Bigger Chest

1 min

Titanic Triceps

Focus on the Long Head for King-size Arms.

1 min

The Zane Way

Olympia legend frank zane talks about his strongest body part during his bodybuilding heyday: his brain

8 mins

To The Victor…

Victor martinez, the 2007 mr. Olympia, and what could’ve been

5 mins

Total Bellas

WWE’S Most recognizable twins have continued elevating the women’s division with their actions in and out of the ring. Here’s a look at how these badass beauties train to keep up with their continually rising star.

4 mins

Beef Up With Carnivor

Musclemeds’ Supplemental Protein Provides The Anabolic Benefits Of Beef Without The Unwanted Calories

1 min

Surviving And Thriving

Cydney Gillon Has Gone From Reality-Show Contestant To Figure Champion—And Now Her Sights Are Set On Winning The Olympia.

3 mins

Hottest Loser

Jen widerstrom is a brainy and brawny beauty who has taken the fitness industry by storm. At only 33 years old, she continues to kick ass on her tv show, the biggest loser, and whatever else she sets her mind to. We caught up with jen to discuss that, reebok, her diverse training, american gladiators, and her arnold obsession.

6 mins

The Shoulder King

IFBB Pro Steve Kuclo Makes a Strong Set of Delts Even Stronger With This Onslaught of Lateral and Rear Delt Raises.

4 mins

British Steel

Following in the Footsteps of Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, Carries the Weight of England’s Bodybuilding Aspirations. Here’s How He Aims to Build on a Solid Rookie Season—and Bring His Back Up to Legendary Proportions.

8 mins

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Flex US Magazine Description:

Flex instructs, informs and inspires with cutting edge training and nutrition for the professional and amateur bodybuilder. Flex is for the reader who wants to be the biggest guy in the gym and is a fan of and active participant in bodybuilding competitions.