April 2009

Features

The Dominator
BY KAREN ORSI
Coming off an injury-riddled 2008, Victor Martinez, the Dominican Dominator, is fixing to rule the bodybuilding world from Columbus to Las Vegas. Just don't call it a comeback.
 
Killer Cuts
BY ERIC BUTTERMAN
Bodybuilding legend Danny "The Giant Killer" Padilla shares his secret routine for carving in competition-quality muscle definition.
 
Burn Notice
BY JEFF S. VOLEK, PHD, RD
If you're looking to shed weight and get ripped, then you need to check out our 10 key ingredients for jacking up your fat-burning metabolism.
 
Get Smart
BY MARIE SPANO, MS, RD, FISSN, CSS
These supplements will help boost your brainpower, and enhance your focus for training and athletic performance.
 
The Hot List
BY STEVEN STIEFEL
Stop displaying that confused look when you check out product labels. Here's what you need to know about new, cutting-edge nutrients popping up on store shelves.
 
DEPARTMENTS
Achiever
BY ALLISON EARNST
After having her third child, this mom got serious about her body. Now, she's the hottie next door.
 
Muscle Talk
News & Research
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
BY DAVID HAWK
Our professor of pump explains why soy protein is an awesome muscle builder. Also, info about super-greens.
 
Quick Fix
BY TEAM M&B
Here are two ab exercises to try if you're starting out with a little chub.
 
Top Shelf
BY TEAM M&B
Check out the latest in advanced supplement technology.
 
Columbu's Corner
BY FRANCO COLUMBU, DC
The Sardinia Superman explains the value of amino acids.
 
Breakthrough
BY TIMOTHY SCHEET, PHD
Hyperimmune egg protein is raising eyebrows in the research community, and excitement among bodybuilders.
 
Icon
BY TERRY WEBSTER
IFBB Hall of Famer Lee Labrada was the nice guy who never finished last.