Features

Workouts of Mass Dimensions

BY JORDANA BROWN

Add pounds of hard muscle with this two-month mass-gain program guaranteed to add inches of beef to your physique.

The 10 Rules of BCAAs

BY STEVEN STIEFEL

Branched-chain amino acids are essential nutrients for anybody looking to build muscle and increase strength. Here are 10 ways to use this power trio of aminos for maximum effect.

The Big Bang

BY JASON HOLTZMAN

Perform like a champ in the gym and the bedroom with these blood-engorging, testosterone-boosting supplements.

The Top 5 Vitamins

BY BARTT WARBURTON

These five key nutrients are important for training success.

Resurrection

BY CORY SORENSEN

Cover model Matthew "Jett" Schaefer received the shock of a lifetime when he learned he had a rare form of deadly leukemia. Drawing on the discipline and analytic skills from his life as a fitness pro, he set to work on beating the disease. Here's his amazing story.

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Achiever

Hot in Vegas

BY C.J. SANDERS

Meet the top bodies from The Vitamin Shoppe's Olympia Weekend contest.

Muscle Talk

News & Research

How Healthy is Your State?

BY TEAM M&B

Here are the latest news stories and discoveries in performance science straight from the world's top research labs.

Master Class

Building up Pecs.

BY DAVID HAWK

Pump up your pecs with this intense chest workout. Then learn what you need to know about protein blends.

Top Shelf

What's In Store

BY TEAM M&B

Take your training to the next level with these awesome supplements.

Breakthrough

This 'Greek Bears Anabolic Gifts

BY GEORGE L. REDMON, PHD, ND

Fenugreek exerts anabolic benefits by utilizing an insulin-regulating effect and boosting growth hormone.

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The Dragon Slayer

BY TERRY WEBSTER

Bodybuilding legend Rich Gaspari redefined the term "cut" by creating a new standard of conditioning.