Muscular Development
Are Drop Sets a Beneficial Technique for Enhancing Muscle Growth?
Muscle growth update
4 min |
July 2022
Muscular Development
3 Key Tips for Building Muscle Fast!
The Black Swan
4 min |
July 2022
Muscular Development
Excess Body Fat Lowers Testosterone
Total testosterone is often the laboratory measure used to diagnose testosterone deficiency, though many men can suffer from the condition with a normal total testosterone if the free testosterone component is low
8 min |
July 2022
Muscular Development
Clenbuterol and Heart Disease
Bodybuilding Science
5 min |
July 2022
Muscular Development
21 Tips for 21-inch Arms
21-inch arms are the Holy Grail in bodybuilding. Whether you aspire to become Mr. Olympia one day, or have no intentions of getting any closer to a stage than your local beach, huge, round biceps and thick, hanging triceps are a prized possession to proudly show off. Only a chosen few ever reach or surpass the 21-inch arm mark. To give yourself the best possible chance of achieving this elite status, put these 21 tips into practice.
10 min |
July 2022
Muscular Development
A Miraculous Addition to Classic
Urs 'The Miracle Bear' Kalecinski Is Headed to the Top
10+ min |
July 2022
Esquire US
The Pop Your Summer Needs
The best way to boost your warm-weather style without piling on the layers? Sling a pendant necklace or two around your neck.
1 min |
Summer 2022
Esquire US
Bloody Good Shoes
Looking to stand apart from the pack? A pair of oxblood loafers or oxfords, or derbiesis exactly what you need.
1 min |
Summer 2022
Muscular Development
PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS of Steroid-Using Bodybuilders
How many times have you read about the protein requirements of athletes and nonathletes? Those who've been lifting for any length of time probably don't have enough fingers to count.
6 min |
May 2022
Rifle
Remington's Model 722 and .222 Cartridge
It's easy enough to define what a varmint is, those pesky critters that tear up pastures, flower beds and all kinds of expensive crops people need for various reasons - most importantly, to make a living and/or something with which to feed themselves.
3 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
Coyote Bullets
What is Best for You?
10 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
Remington's 5mm Rimfire Magnum
Shooting a Classic
8 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
Winchester's New Wildcat
The Ultralight Rimfire Varmint Rifle
9 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
.223 Remington from .30-30 Winchester?
Multitasking for Varmints
9 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
LOADS FOR A .22 TCM
The .22 TCM first appeared commercially in 2012, chambered in a Rock Island Armory 1911-style handgun.
9 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
Everybody Loves Velocity
The 4,500-fps WSSM Project
8 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
A BOLT-ACTION FRANCHI 224 VALKYRIE
Testing New Loads
9 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
Shooting Revolvers
8 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Rifle
.22 Nosler
Versatility in Both a Rifle and a Cartridge
9 min |
Varmint Rifles & Cartridges Spring 2022
Muscular Development
PRO SECRETS TO 6 PACK ABS
We bodybuilders tend to give short shrift to abdominal training, focusing the lion's share of our time and energy on building bigger pecs, delts, lats, arms, quads and hams. Many of us don't do a damn thing for them until summer is approaching and we suddenly realize we are going to be shirtless at the beach or the pool. You should already know that low body fat levels are essential to display the abdominal muscles, but it's also true that the abs need to be developed or else they're nothing to display! This month, we have compiled some ab-training tips, tricks and routines from some of the best bodybuilders ever. Use their knowledge and experience to help you craft your own perfect 6-pack!
10+ min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
Rafael Brandão THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME!
In the fall of 2017, MD's own Giles Thomas was in San Marino, Italy covering the pro show. Two future stars made their pro debut that day. One was the tank-like Hadi Choopan, and the other was a study in shape and symmetry named Rafael Brandão from Brazil. Giles immediately recognized the vast potential in the young man, and as time went by the rest of the bodybuilding world caught on. Fast-forward to 2022 and "Rafa," as many know him, is one of the best up-and-coming competitors in Open Bodybuilding. We spoke about training with Flex Lewis, the true power and rewards of bodybuilding beyond the superficial muscles, the meteoric rise of Brazilian athletes in the IFBB Pro League, and his first Mr. Olympia coming up later this year.
10 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
THE DOCTOR IS IN...Shape!
George Touliatos aka Dr. Testosterone Is Living the Bodybuilding Lifestyle
10 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
The Black Swan
This Will Be My Final Year in Classic Physique
4 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
THE OHIO POWERHOUSE!
Dean Caputo Is an Industry Legend
7 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
The Shed
There really is no "magic" split that is far superior to any other. Work hard, give the muscle groups time to recover between sessions, and you'll do well on any split.
4 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
Classic Training Camp
Three-Time Classic Physique Olympia Champion
4 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
Big Ron With Big Ronnie Coleman, Eight-Time Mr. Olympia
Ronnie Interviews Shawn Ray
4 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
Classic Shawn
10 questions with Shawn Ray
7 min |
June 2022
Muscular Development
Don't count the butcher out! Brett wilkin still has a world of potential
Bodybuilding fans can be a fickle lot. Brett Wilkin turned pro in Classic and did his first two shows as a 212, hardly making an impact. But when he made his Open debut last summer at the Chicago Pro and came close to defeating Hunter Labrada, who went on that fall to place fourth at the Mr. Olympia, he was being praised to the heavens as being the next big thing. Update photos leading into the 2022 Arnold Classic only cemented that belief, with many feeling he would be the one to push eventual champion, Brandon Curry, the hardest. Alas, it was not meant to be. He failed to deliver on those lofty expectations, ultimately placing sixth out of nine men. In a flash, many labeled him yet another example of being "all hype," and decided he had no future in the sport. I spoke with Brett three weeks later about the Arnold, his new sponsor and a move from Colorado to Florida, and what he needs to do moving forward to ensure he is in contention for the win the next time he gets on stage - as well as when that will be.
9 min |
June 2022
Cigar Aficionado
Outdoor Ashtrays
Summer means warmer temperatures that invite enjoying your cigars outdoors.
1 min |