CHRIS BUMSTEAD THE UNDISPUTED KING OF CLASSIC PHYSIQUE!

THE MOST DOMINANT MAN ON THE 2022 OLYMPIA STAGE There were some fierce battles onstage at the last Olympia among the various men's divisions. In Men's Physique, three-time Olympia champ Brandon Hendrickson squared off against eventual winner Erin Banks. The 212 division saw two former O champs, Kamal Elgargni and Shaun Clarida, face a vastly improved Angel Calderon Frias from Spain, with Clarida recapturing his title. And in the Mr. Olympia, it went down to the wire between Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan, with The Persian Wolf walking away with the Sandow trophy. But with all due respect to the incredible newcomers Ramon \"Dino\" Queiroz from Brazil and Germany's Urs \"The Miracle Bear\" Kalecinski, 27-year-old Chris Bumstead won his fourth Classic Physique Olympia title the minute he stepped onstage. Many had felt his condition had slipped a notch from his win in 2020 to 2021, but at a little over 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, C-Bum was shredded, dry and deeply separated to a degree we had never seen before. He oozed a quiet confidence with a smile, and the crowd went bonkers with his every move.

Very Low-Carbohydrate Diets and Fat Loss:

THE FAT TRUTH

CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

The Most Scientifically Studied Muscle-Enhancing Supplement Ever

REDCON RISING

TURTLE SUIT

MEET ANDREW KASTOR NPC Super Heavyweight

This month, Kevin interviews his newest Levrone Signature Series athlete, 28-year-old Andrew Kastor from Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr.T's Transformation

Get in the Best Shape of Your Life at Any Age!

Deepen Your Deltoids With Arnold Presses

For centuries, shoulder strength and size have defined a man is really made of. In past eras, the test of a person's strength could be evaluated by the amount of weight that could be lifted overhead.

Anabolic Steroids: Drug Abuse and Pathology

Informed consent is a keystone concept in clinical medicine as it is practiced in the United States. When a patient acknowledges giving informed consent, it means that he/ she understands the purpose of the proposed treatment e.g., surgery or medicine) as well as the potential risks that are known to be associated with the treatment.

'Arnold Era' Diet

It was during the 1970s that bodybuilders began to learn more about nutrition. In part, it is thanks to Arnold as he set the standard so high that natural ability would no longer account for success.

JIM LORIMER: THE PASSING OF AN ICON

On Thanksgiving Day of 2022, we lost the man who made the Arnold Classic possible, Jim Lorimer, at the age of 96.

DEREK LUNSFORD

FROM 2l2 CHAMP TO MR. OLYMPIA RUNNER-UP IN ONE YEAR!

HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST KEPT SECRET

What if told you that there is a magic medication that can aid in muscle growth and retention while also reducing your body fat without any major negative effects? Peptide therapy is the best-kept secret of Hollywood

Protein Requirements for STRENGTH TRAINING

Strength training increases dietary protein requirements, primarily because the additional strain that heavy resistance workouts place on the muscle cell triggers certain adaptations that include the increased production of specific protein molecules.

A Mr. Olympia Gift

7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Is Part of This Year's Big Show!

KETO DIETS LOWER GH AND IGF-1

Growth hormone (GH) has been touted as the miracle sought by Ponce de León in his quest for the Fountain of Youth.

THE BEAST IS BACK!

AKIM WILLIAMS IS ON TRACK FOR THE MR. OLYMPIA

SUPER FREAK MICHAL KRIZO: FUTURE MR.OLYMPIA THREAT?

I know, I know, "that" title; bit of a double-edged sword, isn't it? How many times have we heard this said about exciting newcomers to the pro ranks? BUT! (A BIG "but," not in the "Wellness" sense, ahem) Michal Krizo Krizanek, 31 years old and from Slovakia, believe it or not, isn't even pro yet.

CAN TESTOSTERONE TURN DEMOCRATS RED?

Might administering testosterone influence self-described Democrats to shift to the political 'Right' and be more likely to support Republican candidates?

Ultimate Back in 8 Weeks!

Your keys to building it thick and wide

THE Boogieman

'I work my ass off in the gym and I don't skip meals. Patience is a must. Building a physique happens one step at a time.'

mTOR: BEYOND LEUCINE?

If you are a regular reader of MD, you have certainly seen the acronym “mTOR” thrown around in many different instances because of its biological role in regulating muscle growth. “mTOR” stands for “m”ammalian or “m”echanistic Target Of Rapamycin. To understand the importance of the supplements discussed in this article, I will give you a little background on mTOR.

GH Decreases ABDOMINAL FAT and Increases Lean Mass

The Internet is overwhelmed with articles citing research about human growth hormone (HGH) and its effects on body composition. Many times, the population studied is a group suffering from a chronic disease or metabolic disorder; more relevant studies examining GH’s effects on essentially normal, healthy people are relatively few and far between.1,2 Nonetheless, several studies have looked at the use of GH in healthy people who are overweight, obese or abdominally obese to reduce body fat or more specifically, visceral fat.

THE PHARMACOLOGY OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are immensely popular with athletes and individuals interested in building muscle mass because they are reliable and effective. Much like any other drug, licit or illicit, patients or users can easily administer the drug(s) and readily predict the body's response with the slightest degree of experience. Sadly, many users fail to even attempt to understand how the drugs work and why different AAS provide different results.

THE TESTOSTERONE CRISIS!

5 Reasons It’s Happening and 5 Ways to Fight It

JAY CUTLER REFLECTIONS OF AN ICON

The word "icon" is often thrown out casually these days, but the few who truly embody that label have earned it. Jay Cutler is most definitely an icon in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. His competitive record speaks for itself with four Mr. Olympia titles and three consecutive wins at the Arnold Classic from 2002 to 2004. He also remains the only man to have ever lost his Mr. Olympia title and get it back. But his accomplishments on the stage are only a small fraction of what makes Jay a living legend. His business acumen is unmatched in bodybuilding. In his younger years, Cutler already landed lucrative endorsement deals, invested in real estate, and ran a thriving mail-order business. Since then, he's gone on to own his own supplement and apparel companies and branched off into NPC contest promotion. Jay is also a force on social media, with 4.2 million followers on Instagram, well over 6 million on Facebook, and 548,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Jay Cutler TV. I caught up with Jay recently to discuss a wide variety of topics that ranged from his past PED use, why he sat out the 2002 Mr. Olympia, and his opinions on the current states of both Classic Physique and Open bodybuilding.

Blessing From Above!

Blessing Awodibu wants to make bodybuilding great again

Are Drop Sets a Beneficial Technique for Enhancing Muscle Growth?

Muscle growth update

ULTIMATE QUADS IN 8 WEEKS!

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Muscle Tissue as a Metabolic Regulator Against Aging

Less muscle will lead to insulin resistance, since muscles are the number one metabolic regulator of the body that burns glucose. Insulin resistance will lead to type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and cardiovacular disease.

THE Boogieman

MD is proud to introduce "The Boogieman" by Blessing Awodibu, one of the best up-and-coming Open bodybuilders in the IFBB Pro League. Sponsored by Redcon1, Blessing is known not only for his impressive physique but also for his entertaining and often hilarious posts on social media, which have gained him millions of followers worldwide.