NEXT MD COVER : MARK ANTHONY
Mark Anthony’s Classic Comeback
By Steve Blechman
When the Classic Physique Division was introduced in 2016, it was hailed by many as a return to the ideals of days gone by, when the best bodies were judged as superior rather than the biggest or the freakiest. The ‘80s was a decade many feel reached the pinnacle for physiques that exuded both classic beauty and rugged power, as witnessed in Bob Paris, Mohamed Makkawy, Berry de Mey, Lee Labrada, Francis Benfatto, and of course, the man who held the Mr. Olympia title for most of the 1980s, Lee Haney.
Hi-Tech athlete Mark Anthony is on the cover of this month’s MD as a tribute to more streamlined and classic physiques, as he transitions to compete in Classic Physique this year as a contemporary version of those legendary athletes. Mark was one of the first men to earn pro status in Men’s Physique when the division was introduced in 2011 and went on the next year to become its first Olympia champion. After six pro wins, he drifted away from competition for a few years but announced his return to competition in 2020. Find out how this popular athlete with the dynamite physique plans to return with an entirely new look in “Mark Anthony: Classic Comeback.”
The Classic Physique division has exploded in popularity through the years, and as Ron Harris explains in “The Rise of Classic Physique,” the fans also embraced Classic, a breath of fresh air in a sport where aesthetics and posing presentation had sometimes been lacking in recent decades.
Some pretty crazy things happened in bodybuilding in 2019; what could be in store for 2020? Will Shawn Rhoden be back for blood, foaming at the mouth to get his Olympia title back after being forced to sit on the sidelines in 2019? What’s the inside word on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’sAthleticon event? Ron Harris and Giles Thomas put their collective 50-plus years in the sport and industry to the test in “2020 Visions: 8 Predictions for the New Year.”
Most bodybuilders want to be bigger, leaner, or both. You don’t understand why you’re not, since you feel you’re doing everything right. Maybe whatever you’re doing either never worked for you, or is no longer producing results. You need to make some changes if you want to see any real difference in your physique, and MD has some great ideas to get things moving in the right direction in “18 Changes to Pack on Muscle and Get Ripped in 2020!”
As he begins his prep for the 2020 Arnold Classic, Steve Kuclo one of the favorites to win. The ALLMAX athlete has filled out that big frame with plenty of dense, mature muscle and managed to keep his pleasing shape and small waist. With five pro wins to his credit, a top-five finish at the Arnold Classic and most recently, top six at the Mr. Olympia, Steve is now hitting his prime as a bodybuilder. Read more in “Prime Time Kingsnake: Steve Kuclo Is Hitting His Stride as a Pro.”
George “Da Bull” Peterson was one of the very best Classic Physique competitors— winning the 2019 Arnold Classic and placing third in the Classic Physique Olympia the same year. Now, this Redcon1 athlete plans to slay in the 212 division and deliver a bigger and better version of himself. Learn more in “The Reconstruction of George Peterson.”
Muscular Development is your number one source for building muscle, and for the latest research and best science to enable you to train smart and effectively. Our team of physicians, industry experts, and research scientists has these reports on improving performance this month:
“Best Cardio For Fat Loss: High Intensity vs. Low Intensity”Fat Attack
“Get Peeled with EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil” Nutrition Performance
“Big Gut Dilemma: Are Carb-Loading Supplements Sabotaging Your Six-Pack?” Supplement Performance
“Partial Versus Full Range of Motion: Which Is Better for Building Muscle?” Muscle Growth Update
“Lose Your Gut! Abdominal Fat Lowers Testosterone” Testosterone
“The Best Training Techniques for Size and Strength” Bodybuilding Science
The rest of the book is packed to the binder as usual— making MD your one-stop, most authoritative source for optimizing muscular development with the latest cutting-edge research on training, nutrition, fat loss, performance-enhancing drugs, muscle growth and bodybuilding science— and exclusive information from the industry experts, insiders and bodybuilding legends who make it all happen.
See you next month!
