Next MD Cover - MHP Athlete Logan Franklin
Next MD Cover: MHP Athlete Logan Franklin
Since the Classic Physique division made its debut in 2016, several athletes in other divisions have found the look appealing and decided to cross over. Chris Bumstead and Regan Grimes made successful transitions from open bodybuilding. Two-time Olympia 212 champion Breon Ansley also found a new home in Classic. The next Men’s Physique division (MPD) pro to make the move to Classic is 28-year-old Texan Logan Franklin, who is on the cover of this month’s MD. Logan’s star is on the rise as he ascends to greater heights in the IFBB. With his discipline, work ethic and genetics, Logan Franklin could become one of the next superstars of Classic Physique.
When Logan beat a stage full of 39 MPD pros to win the Tampa Pro last August, some people in the industry thought he was a little too big for Men’s Physique, and wondered if he would do well in Classic. Logan had been thinking the same thing, and now he’s prepping for the Tampa Pro again, but for the Classic Physique title. As this issue went to press, Logan was signed to be an official MHP athlete. Read his story in “Logan’s Run!MPD Star Logan Franklin Is Switching to Classic Physique.”
You’ve been dieting for a while now, and the results are lackluster at best. Why isn’t the weight coming off? Why are your abs still blurry? You think you’re doing everything right, but MD’s Ron Harris is here to tell you no, you’re not. In “7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Ripped!” Ron has compiled seven very common blunders that prevent people from losing body fat. You are doing at least one of these, or maybe even all seven. Take a look and see what needs to be fixed, and you will be well on your way to a ripped-up, alpha physique.
In the early decades of bodybuilding, the celebrated ideals were shape, symmetry and of course, size. The 1970s is when body fat finally began to show a downward trend, and muscle definition steadily improved. The stage was set for an entirely new outlook on physiques. It would no longer be good enough merely to be big and have nice shape. Now you would also have to be able to clearly see each muscle group distinctly. “The Gods of Shred” takes a closer look at Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, Phil Heath and Flex Lewis— men who took condition to new levels.
Once the weather heats up, short sleeves and sleeveless shirts become not only the norm, but fully acceptable. This is the time of year to show off your biceps and triceps in all their glory. Get a comprehensive arm-training routine plus tips for rapid arm growth in “Sun’s Out, Guns Out!Show Off Huge Arms This Summer!” Be prepared for some serious lactic acid burn and some insane pumps. You’re going to be pulverizing your arms without mercy twice every eight days, after a full day of rest when you should strive to get plenty of actual rest and eat up.
Victory can come in many forms, and it doesn’t always happen onstage or by receiving a trophy. “Some victories are won long before the competition ever started,” IFBB pro and Betancourt Nutrition athlete Jon De La Rosa said. 2018 had been the hardest year of Jon’s 35 years on earth, but he turned things around with the help of his family and seven-time 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis. “I stood tall and got up every time I was knocked down. Life will always have its ups and downs, but the idea is to never let your light be dulled,” Jon tells MD. Read his story in “De La Rosa: The Next Chapter.”
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:
“Get Ripped and Hard With Yohimbine”Fat Attack
“Do You Need Less Protein on Days That You Don’t Train?” Nutrition Performance
“Best Supplements for the Muscle Pump” Supplement Performance
“Special Report: Clenbuterol Cuts Both Ways” Muscle Growth Update
“Long-Term Calorie Restriction Can Impair Testosterone” Testosterone
“Enhance Recovery and Performance With Massage” 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!
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