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Phil Heath: a Timeless Champion

 

By Steve Blechman

 

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath has achieved legendary status in bodybuilding and will forever be known as one of the greatest champions our sport has ever known. Only a handful of competitors have enjoyed the longevity in bodybuilding that Phil has, in part because “The Gift” has one of the most complete physiques bodybuilding has ever seen. Phil’s historic return to the 2020 Mr. Olympia is a testament to his fiercely competitive nature, hard work, integrity and determination. That makes Phil Heath a timeless champion and we’re honored to have him on the cover of this month’s MD.

           

Phil trained for bodybuilding’s biggest weekend during a pandemic, and still looked fantastic in his return to the Mr. Olympia stage after over two years away. Learn why he skipped the show in 2019, why he came back in 2020, and why he is now a different man, both physically and mentally in “Don’t Call It A Comeback! How Phil Heath Prepared for His Return to the Mr. Olympia.”

 

It’s hard to believe that Kamal Elgargni has been so good for so long but until recently, becoming runner-up to Shaun Clarida at the 2020 Mr. Olympia, remained obscure to most of the bodybuilding media. Kamal won the final 212 Arnold Classic title, and placed third at the 2018 Olympia before winning the 212 Olympia title in 2019. Finally, American bodybuilding fans and media knew exactly who Kamal Elgargni was and that he belonged in the upper echelon with the other top pros. It’s high time that MD readers became more familiar with a man who defied all the odds. Learn more in “Kamal Elgargni:The Lion of Libya!”

           

Kai Greene is one of the best and most entertaining bodybuilders of this generation, who has a huge fan base. Yet it’s been almost five years since we’ve seen Kai on a contest stage. That could change in 2021, now that Kai has joined forces with supplement industry powerhouse Redcon1. Ron Harris speaks with company founder Aaron Singerman about the exciting possibility in “Kai Greene Signs With Redcon1! Will He Compete Again?”

           

We’ve heard of the Mecca of bodybuilding, Gold’s Gym Venice, but where is the Mecca of Russian bodybuilding? That’s where Russian behemoth Vitaly Ugolnikov is from. This month, MD readers can meet this young champion who shares his nutrition and training with American fans. Learn more in Vincent Prado’s interview, “Vitaly Ugolnikov: 23-Year-Old Russian Bodybuilding Sensation.”          

 

Is your training progress stalled, and are you stuck at a physique plateau without seeing brand-new muscle growth? It happens to a lot of people, but MD’s Ron Harris has some ways to shock your body into responding again in “9 Changes to Supercharge Your Gains!”

 

IFBB Bikini Pro Francesca Stoico has been scoring international Bikini wins and turning heads globally. She recently won the 2020 IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro Bikini and the 2020 IFBB San Marino Pro Bikini. She also placed third in the 2019 IFBB Chicago Pro Bikini, giving American fans a glimpse of her famously fit and toned physique. Ace physique photographer J.M. Manion’s photos capture Francesca in all her glory in “Francesca Stoico: Italian Bikini Pro,” MD’s Major Distraction.

           

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:

           

Phil Heath: a Mile High Above the Rest”Fat Attack

“Whole Egg Scare: Facts and Fallacies” Nutrition Performance

Optimal Timing of Leucine Consumption Supplement Performance

“Booze and Lose Muscle” Muscle Growth Update

“Protect Your Nuts: Get Your Balls in GearTestosterone

 

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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