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This month L.T. does the Q&A thing with fitness model and TV star T.J. Hoban. Though he’s best known as “Rex” on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the man has a jacked physique that’s getting notice as well. In this entertaining interview, he reveals his body-carving secrets along with his insider look at the art of acting with muscle. Then, Ellington Darden, Ph.D., continues his look at slow-mo negative-accentuated training—specifically, how to use it to get ripped quicky. And if you’re looking to build your best chest, Roger Lockridge lays out the amazing 15-minute pec pounder.

FEATURES

TRAIN, EAT, GROW 176

Steve Holman checks in with bodybuilding protégé Jordon Williamson, about his current training and issues a warning about the dangers of muscle imbalances.

HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW?

Lonnie Teper gets the full story from TV star T.J. Hoban on how he went from runt to ripped to Hollywood hip.

LARRY SCOTT: 1938–2014

A tribute to the first Mr. Olympia and a legendary bodybuilder from the Golden Age. Thanks for the memories.

FASTING, GRAZING AND GROWING

Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D., a.k.a. the Diet Doc, delves into the controversial subject of meal timing. Can a fast produce a fat-loss blast? Hmm.

NEGATIVE-ACCENTUATED TRAINING

Ellington Darden, Ph.D., continues his research analysis on slow-mo reps with negative emphasis. Unreal results! Lots of before and after pics here.

TRI-SET OF TERROR

Roger Lockridge outlines a 15-minute pec pounder for building your best chest.

A BODYBUILDER IS BORN: GENERATIONS

What was your excuse again? Ron Harris gets in your face about shirking your workout responsibilities. Don’t play the blame game; that’s lame.

DELTOID DETONATION

Natural physique sensation Sonny Brown shows you how to get your shoulders big and round.

FORGET CURLS!

Words of wisdom from James Edge: Keep your chin up to beef up your biceps and stretch those shirtsleeves.

HARDBODY

IFBB bikini pro Camile Periat rocks a body that’s going places—and she’s loving the journey!

DEPARTMENTS

TRAIN TO GAIN

Should you be training as much as the pros? Also, two unique rest/pause methods to try for insane strength and size.

EAT TO GROW

Jerry Brainum gets down to the nitty-gritty on the protein limit for building muscle. Plus, Paleo, Primal and traditional diets.

MHP MUSCLE AND POWER

IFBB pro Ben White talks treadmills, cardio and off-season mass.

SMART TRAINING

Coach Charles Poliquin discusses antagonistic supersets.

TWIG TO BIG

Vince Del Monte, the Skinny Guy Savior, outlines constant-tension timed sets to get you growing big time.

ANABOLIC RESEARCH

Jerry Brainum explores insulin’s role in adding bodyfat and packing on muscle.

NEWS & VIEWS

L.T.’s adventures at the ISHOF induction—plus the latest doings and newest rising stars from the world of muscle.

PRIME-TIME MUSCLE

Tony DiCosta discusses the power of prime-time vision.

MIND/BODY CONNECTION

Coach Bill Starr touts railroading—one trip down the rack you don’t want to miss. Also, Ruth Silverman celebrates a Fitness Throwback Thursday.

READERS WRITE

Super Dave and the bodybuilder’s bodybuilder.