Written by Steve Blechman
29 December 2015

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Next MD Issue - The World's Strongest Bodybuilder

 

Bodybuilding has a few genetic freaks who command an extra level of respect, because the athletes have shocking strength to go with their extreme muscle mass. Being a bodybuilder and busting your ass in the gym to build a jaw-dropping physique is a feat that is beyond most mortal men. A handful of pros –men like Franco Columbu, Casey Viator, Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, Johnnie Jackson and Branch Warren – had extreme strength to go along with their extreme development, and they are superhuman legends for harnessing the best of both worlds.

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Speaking of bodybuilders who might be from another planet, you would be hard-pressed to find another human being today who has the combination of freaky muscular development and inhuman strength that Akim Williams has. Find out what makes him tick in “Freak Power! Is Akim Williams, a MuscleMeds athlete, the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder?”

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Another genetic freak, also a MuscleMeds athlete, is Michael Lockett, who took a six-year break from bodybuilding and returned in 2015 to make his pro debut at the Chicago Pro, where he placed second. Read his roller-coaster story in “The Legend of Lockett: From the Ring to the Stage …and the Gamble That Nearly Ruined Him!” Just how much of a freak is he? As Michael tells MD “I know this may sound a bit crazy, but if I were to stop training for five years, I’d probably still beat a lot of bodybuilders.”

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Having the name Sergio Oliva immediately sparks the interest of any bodybuilding fan who has a true appreciation for the legends of our sport. Sergio’s son, Sergio Jr., is following in his late father’s footsteps in more ways than one. MD’s Peter McGough caught up with Sergio after a monumental win that was years in the making. Learn more in “Diary of a Dream Fulfilled” The Long Road to Pro for 2015 NPC Nationals Overall Champ, Sergio Oliva – One of the Most Famous Names in Bodybuilding.”

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Joshua Lenartowicz has gone from Australia’s number-one bodybuilder to winning two IFBB pro shows in 2015, the San Marino Pro and the Ferrigno Legacy contest. This new sensation weighs a hulking 315 at 5’10” and shreds down to 260 pounds for the stage, with monstrously full deltoids and truly enormous, sweeping quads. Learn more about him in “A New Thunder From Down Under! Rookie Josh Lenartowicz Is the Best Pro From Australia.”

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The last few years have seen the career of Paige Hathaway skyrocket, with the small-town girl from Minnesota transforming herself into a fitness entrepreneur, cover model, Bikini competitor and SHREDZ-sponsored athlete with over 3 million Instagram followers. Check out the sizzling photos of Paige in this month’s Major Distraction, and you’ll quickly realize why she has an uncanny ability to inspire millions.

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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:

Fat Attack – “Bile Acids for Fat Loss: Research Update”

Nutrition Performance – “Best Nutrients for Improving Power and Strength”

Supplement “BetaPower™Natural Betaine: For Boosting Strength, Power and Performance”

Muscle Growth Update – “Forced Reps for Accelerated Muscle Growth and Strength!”

The M.A.X. Muscle – “Is There an Optimal Rest Interval for Muscle Growth?”

Testosterone – “The Best Anabolic Steroids for Boosting Muscle Power, Strength and Hypertrophy”

Bodybuilding Science – “Boost Your Bench and Squat Till You Drop!”

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!

 

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