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Our October issue has an over-40 flare, starting with the first Ms. Olympia, Rachel McLish. She’s now 58 but looks 30—and the physique is still sleek and superhot. Wow! She opens up for the first time about how bodybuilding saved her life—amazing stuff. We also have a Q&A with over-50 master of motivation Mr. America Tom Terwilliger. He’s been through some scary ups and downs, but he’s on top of the world now and back to his amazing muscular self. His story is inspiring, and he’ll have plenty of prime-time training and nutrition tips too. Plus, there’s Twig to Big, Built for Life and Smart Training.

FEATURES

TRANSFORMATION

Leonard Fox lost more than 60 pounds, took his bodyfat down to 5 percent and added plenty of muscle—in his 40s!

TRAIN, EAT, GROW 168

The TEG men explore mass finishers—add-ons with TORQ, negatives and more. The road to shocking new size is here.

THE X-FILES

Steve Holman discusses pro training and big gaining. What is the best way to grow?

IN THE NECK OF TIME

Lonnie Teper interviews the first Ms. Olympia, Rachel McLish, and gets the scoop on her amazing age-defying strategies—plus, how bodybuilding saved her life. She’s looking great at 58. Wow!

METABOLIC DAMAGE PANDEMIC—PART 2

Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D., a.k.a. the Diet Doc, continues his look at dieting to lose bodyfat without sacrificing muscle or putting your metabolism into a coma.

SELF-MADE (MUSCLE) MAN

Steve Holman talks with William “Chip” Wilt about how he gets built at age 59 while running his rebar business full-time. Amazing guy!

A BODYBUILDER IS BORN: GENERATIONS

Ron Harris takes a look at why free weights are great— and machines are just the icing on the cake.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED IN 30 YEARS OF BODYBUILDING

Mr. America Doug Brignole unlocks the experience floodgates and reveals the wisdom about building muscle he’s gained over three decades.

XTREME FITNESS

Cornell Hunt breaks down one of the most popular cross-training exercises, the power clean—perfect for the CrossFit scene.

T TIME

Paul Tortland, D.O., tells how testosterone supplementation can improve your health and your life if you’re over 40.

DEPARTMENTS

TRAIN TO GAIN

Shocking supersets, pec-press stress, the how-to’s of stretching and the ultimate pullup.

EAT TO GROW

Jerry Brainum on boosting muscle recovery with nutrition. Also, exercise, protein and older trainees, by Jose Antonio, Ph.D.

MHP MUSCLE AND POWER

IFBB pro Ben White looks at time under tension and tempo.

SMART TRAINING

Coach Charles Poliquin on back pain and leg-mass gain.

NATURALLY HUGE

Mr. Natural Olympia John Hansen outlines the 30-pounds-of-muscle workout.

TWIG TO BIG

Vince Del Monte says you’re probably undertraining—and he knows what to do about it. Listen up!

NEWS & VIEWS

It’s dueling predictions as L.T. auditions a wanna-be swami—with some surprising selections for the upcoming Mr. Olympia and 212 Showdown battles.

PRIME-TIME MUSCLE

Clarence “Ripped” Bass’ new book, how Dave Goodin gets cut to compete and the one-day quick blast for more mass.

MIND/BODY CONNECTION

Maintaining balanced strength with Coach Bill Starr. Also, the surprising tropical fat-loss superfood and the solution to boredom.

READERS WRITE

Keep on pressing, the greatest guns, Diet Doc prescription and pain to gain.