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IronMan Magazine – April 1988 – Volume 47, Number 4
Cover Feature: Tom Platz – The One and Only
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This IronMan Magazine (April 1988, Vol. 47, No. 4) issue features the legendary Tom Platz, renowned for his unmatched leg development and intensity. Captured by Mike Neveux in a 1987 California studio session, Platz graces the cover as bodybuilding’s “uncrowned Mr. Olympia.” Inside, readers will find exclusive insights into his views on success, training, and the evolving state of the sport, along with features on Ellen Van Maris, Shawn Ray, and the science behind amino acids.
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Table of Contents — IronMan Magazine, April 1988
Volume 47, Number 4 | The World of Bodybuilding | Our 52nd Year
COMPETITION
88 – Behind the Scenes
By Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
FEATURES
25 – Ellen Van Maris
By Steve Holman
47 – 1987: A Look Back
96 – The Truth About Amino Acids
By Jerry Brainum
105 – Bicycling: Riding to Get Ripped
By Timothy Seavey
108 – Tom Platz: The One and Only
By Steve Holman
DEPARTMENTS
6 – Editorial
By John Balik
8 – News & Views
By Lonnie Teper
12 – Readers Write
Feedback
15 – Power Café: Your Questions Answered
By Teagan
20 – Research: How Much Protein?
By Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D.
30 – Yesterday & Today: Aging and Training
By John Grimek
69 – Bits & Pieces
Edited by John Balik
78 – Watch Out For
By Lonnie Teper
82 – Powersource
By Fred Hatfield, Ph.D.
86 – IRONMAN Archive: Rest/Pause & 1½ Reps
By Peary Rader
116 – Marketplace
Classified Ads
118 – Regional Reports
Contest Results
126 – Weightlifting Review: World Championships
By Bruce Klemens
134 – Main Events
Calendar
144 – Guess Who?
TRAINING
36 – Delts: Getting Wide
By Michael J. DePersis
75 – Science of the Rep – Part 10
By Bernard A. Centrella
139 – Wasted Reps: Making Sets Count
By Egan Schauer
Cover Story
Tom Platz remains one of the most iconic and respected names in bodybuilding. Known for his astonishing quadriceps development and passionate approach to training, Platz discusses the balance of dedication, mental discipline, and natural intensity that fueled his rise.
This cover image, photographed by Mike Neveux, was taken in 1987 and stands as one of the most memorable representations of Platz’s dominance and charisma.
Read the full feature beginning on page 108.
A vintage collector’s edition highlighting Shawn Ray’s competitive era, John Grimek’s classic insights, and IronMan’s signature blend of science, strength, and legacy — a must-have for fans of 1980s bodybuilding history.