YOUR BEST CHEST

We've told you before, and we'll undoubtedly tell you again — if you're trying to construct a chest that's lined thickly with slabs of muscle and is denser than Britney Spears after another 48-hour bender, there's no substitute for the bench press. It's the granddaddy of all chest exercises, and any chest programme worth following should include it. Why? Well, for one thing, research shows that the flat bench press activates more pec muscle fibres than any other chest exercise — more than the incline bench, and more than dumbbell bench presses. The FLEX 13-Week Chest Slam programme puts the bench press where it belongs...
 
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RESPECT!

The 30-year-old IFBB pro recently made waves in bodybuilding when he took a surprising sixth place at last year's Santa Susanna Pro. His physique is balanced and lined with full muscle bellies and deep cuts. He'll do well in this, his second year as a pro. Yet, for all his potential as a bodybuilder, he's an even greater gentleman, peppering even his e-mails with "sir" and "thank you". In a sport whose athletes are often as rough-and tumble as the gyms in which they train, Troy Brown is as refreshing as a cool breeze blowing through MetroFlex gym in August. We spoke with Troy as he prepared for the 2008 Ironman, his third pro contest...
 
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ARGININE MAXED

At FLEX, we take supplements seriously. A "good" supplement is not good enough for us — we want to make it work better. We scour the research and do our own experiments in an effort to find the appropriate dosing, timing and combinations to maximise the results of each supplement; then, we share that information with you, so that you, too, can use these supplement secrets in your bodybuilding pursuits. This month, we dive into arginine and the many benefits this amino has to offer.
 
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The Pre Contest Bible
Finally, there is one book, one comprehensive reference source that gives you the exact contest preparation blueprints of over 30 of the world's best bodybuilders.
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Rock Hard Abs for You
Rock Hard Abs for You! Is designed with the beginner in mind. Both men and women can benefit from the easy-to-follow ab exercises.
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1001 Musclebuilding Tips
Robert Kennedy is renowned throughout the bodybuilding field. He has worked and trained alongside all the top bodybuilders, including Steve Reeves and Arnold Schwarzenegger!
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The Battle for The Olympia 2006
This year is the 11th anniversary of this classic series showing the guys training as they prepare for the 2006 Mr Olympia.
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Ronnie Coleman Relentless
You will see Ronnie's whole-body workout filmed over 4 days, including all 6 meals he consumes in the off season starting 10:30 am to 3 am.
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Branch Warren Unchained Raw-Reality
Branch's whole-body workout filmed over five gut wrenching days.
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Hardcore Rib Tank
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