Muscular Development Magazine December 2009 – Ben Pakulski & Fouad Abiad (Very Good Condition)
This December 2009 issue of Muscular Development Magazine features Ben Pakulski and Fouad Abiad in “Canadian Invasion!”, highlighting the rise of two powerhouse rookies making waves in the IFBB. Packed with expert training insights, supplement science, and exclusive athlete features, this issue captures the energy and ambition of a new generation of pros. The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please review the detailed photos for accuracy. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive.
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
150 Canadian Invasion! – Rookies Fouad Abiad and Ben Pakulski Are Making Noise in the IFBB – By Ron Harris
166 The Flex Critique – Battle in Fort Lauderdale! 2009 NPC Nationals Preview – By Flex Wheeler
178 Ferocious Road to the Nationals! – Newcomer Seth Feroce Is Training to Win – By Ron Harris
198 Bank On It! – Lee Banks May Be the Best Amateur Heavyweight in America – By Ron Harris
210 Lithuanian Leviathan! – Big Robert Burneika Trains His 24-Inch Cannons – By Ron Harris
224 Classic Shape and Proportion – Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden’s Amazing Comeback – Exclusive Interview by Flex Wheeler
238 The Girls of Metroflex – Part II – Photography by Per Bernal
TRAINING
252 Blood & Guts – By Dorian Yates
276 No Juice Bodybuilding – By Layne Norton
282 The Clear Chemist – By Patrick Arnold
310 Extreme Muscle Enhancement – By Carlon M. Colker, M.D., FACN
318 Women’s Bodybuilding – By Cheri Owen (NEW!)
320 The Pro Maker – By George Farah (NEW!)
326 The Predator – By Kai Greene
330 The True Victor – By Victor Martinez
334 Straight Talk from the Brooklyn Knight – By Branden Ray (NEW!)
336 Raw Power! – By Rodney Roller (NEW!)
340 Mass with Class – By Branch Warren
346 Mark of a Champion – By Mark Alvisi
352 Beast from the East – By Evan Centopani
362 The Big Bad Wolf: The People’s Choice – By Dennis Wolf
368 Erik “The House” Fankhouser – By Erik Fankhouser
372 Trainer of Champions – By Charles Glass
378 The Pro Creator – By Hany Rambod
NUTRITION & PERFORMANCE
76 Research: Training – By Steve Blechman & Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
96 Research: Supplements – By Steve Blechman & Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
104 Research: Nutrition – By Steve Blechman & Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
136 Supplement Performance – Protease Supplementation Enhances Muscle Recovery – By Robbie Durand, M.A.
138 Nutrition Performance – Dietary Nitrates: A New Way of Increasing Nitric Oxide Production – By Robbie Durand, M.A.
144 Sports Supplement Review – X-Factor Advanced: Arachidonic Acid and Muscle Growth
278 Shred of Evidence – By Anthony Almada
286 MuscleTech Research Report
FAT LOSS
84 Research: Fat Loss – By Steve Blechman & Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
124 Fat Attack – Ketogenic Diets: Possible Hidden Cardiovascular Risks? – By Dan Gwartney, M.D.
DRUGS
110 Research: Drugs – By Steve Blechman & Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
260 Testosterone – Androgen Receptor Sensitivity: All Men Are Not Created Equal – By Dan Gwartney, M.D.
288 The Anabolic Doc—Raw and Uncensored – By Thomas O’Connor, M.D. (NEW!)
294 Anabolic Pharmacology – Steroid of the Month: Dromostanolone – By Seth Roberts
298 Anabolic Research Update – By William Llewellyn
304 Anabolics Q&A – By William Llewellyn
306 Anabolic Edge – By Jose Antonio, Ph.D.
314 Busted! Legal Q&A – By Rick Collins, J.D.
This issue delivers a powerhouse lineup of new talent and professional insight, with Ben Pakulski and Fouad Abiad’s debut feature, Seth Feroce’s rise, and Shawn Rhoden’s comeback story. A valuable addition for collectors, fitness historians, and fans of late-2000s bodybuilding excellence.