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Joseph Ohrablo
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Mr. North Carolina Joe the Pro is back and telling you to squat! High reps, baby! In this volume Joe also talks about natural gains expectations and his current workout.
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After a battle with diuretics, figure competitor Julie Michaelson is back and better than ever. Follow Julie as she makes her comeback to the stage.
Cliff Wilson
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Get absolutely shredded for your upcoming contest by following this peaking approach designed by top natural bodybuilder and trainer Cliff Wilson.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice is only 7 weeks out from her first show! Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice's bulking period is almost done and it is game time! Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Interested in competing in a bodybuilding competition? Joe Ohrablo tells you how to get started. Joe also discusses his current training and competition plans.
Jeanice Cabale
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The bulk has ended, and Jeanice prepares to cut for her first show. Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Team Scivation
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Marc is dry, shredded and eating a lot! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
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Marc is shredded at 198.5 pounds, full of energy and getting stronger! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
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Marc is shredded, taking a break from cardio and sneaking in weekly pancakes. Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice survived the holidays without giving in to gluttony. Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Team Scivation
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Marc "The Machine" goes head to head in an eating contest with linemen from the Detroit Lions! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Team Scivation
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Marc is experiencing amazing strength gains, great energy, and eating red velvet cake too! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Jeanice Cabale
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After 5 months Jeanice is making quality gains. Time to survive the holidays! Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Team Scivation
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Marc is involved with an epic eating contest, and then begins a 14 week cut. Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Team Scivation
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It is what it is - Marc missed some meals and is down to 222-225. Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
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Marc rocks Canada at the biggest and leanest he's ever been! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
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Shredded glutes at 225 pounds! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo talks about 20 week pre-contest diets, his recent use of a fullbody workout, and how he got into bodybuilding.
Jeanice Cabale
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15 weeks into her transformation, and Jeanice's bulk is going well. She is gaining lean mass and very little fat. Follow Jeanice Cabale during her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Team Scivation
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Marc is up another pound, this week hitting 225! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the Gold's Classic. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Jeanice Cabale
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Follow the body transformation of Jeanice Cabale as she works with IFBB pro Jennifer Searles during the next 365 days.
Jeanice Cabale
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Follow the body transformation of Jeanice Cabale as she works with IFBB pro Jennifer Searles during the next 365 days.
Jeanice Cabale
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Follow the body transformation of Jeanice Cabale as she works with IFBB pro Jennifer Searles during the next 365 days.
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation president Marc Lobliner over the course of the next year as he looks to add epic muscle mass and obtain his IFBB pro card.
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation president Marc Lobliner over the course of the next year as he looks to add epic muscle mass and obtain his IFBB pro card.
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation president Marc Lobliner over the course of the next year as he looks to add epic muscle mass and obtain his IFBB pro card.
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation president Marc Lobliner over the course of the next year as he looks to add epic muscle mass and obtain his IFBB pro card.
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Week 2 and Marc has already gained 4 pounds! Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Joseph Ohrablo
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In this exclusive series, natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo answers questions, and share his thoughts, rants and opinions on training, competing and more.
Team Scivation
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Follow the journey of Scivation's Marc Lobliner as he looks to add epic lean muscle mass, and obtain his IFBB pro bodybuilding card.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice Cabale is 12 weeks into her transformation and contest prep, and everything is on track. Follow her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice Cabale is 9 weeks into her transformation and contest prep, and everything is on track. Follow her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo has the inside scoop on the 2010 Mr. Olympia, and tells you how to blast your biceps into new growth.
Jeanice Cabale
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Jeanice Cabale is 6 weeks into her transformation and contest prep, and everything is on track. Follow her body transformation during a 365 day period.
Jeanice Cabale
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Follow the body transformation of Jeanice Cabale as she works with IFBB pro Jennifer Searles during the next 365 days.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe the Pro Ohrablo has the run down on all past Mr. Olympians, as well as the top 5 natural bodybuilders currently competing.
Joseph Ohrablo
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How can you make a HIT advocate gag? Is the MAX-OT routine a sensible training approach? Can you gain strength after a severe injury? Joe the Pro knows!
Steve Shaw
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Want to know what it's like to compete in a figure competition? Teen Christine Beauchamp shares all the details, and some secrets too!
Steve Shaw
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Want to know what it's like to compete in a figure competition? Teen Christine Beauchamp shares all the details, and some secrets too!
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe "the pro" Ohrablo talks about off-season bulking, pre-contest definition and ...kratom?
Jason Slepica
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Jason Slepica tells you what it takes to transformation your physique from chubby to natural bodybuilding champion in a short period of time.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe "the pro" Ohrablo talks about how he build massive pecs, tells you what it takes to be a competitive natural bodybuilder, and talks about OCD obsessive compulsive eating habits.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe "the pro" Ohrablo talks about his greatest strength accomplishments, and tells you if it's possible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.
Team Scivation
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One weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Sean Sullivan
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Natural bodybuilder Sean Sullivan takes a look at pre-contest dieting, and presents information on an alternative dieting approach.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Natural bodybuilder Joe "the pro" Ohrablo explains non-linear periodization, and talks about the American Muscle TV show and Mike Mentzer.
Team Scivation
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4 weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Team Scivation
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4 weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Joseph Ohrablo
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How much water should you be drinking? Joe the Pro knows! Natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo also talks about his supplement stack, and explores the value of doing push ups.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Pro natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo asks the question - why compete? Joe also talks about lifting during contest cutting, and tells you how to get thick delts.
Team Scivation
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7 weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Joseph Ohrablo
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And you thought there was only one stage to being ripped. In this article, Pro bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo outlines six stages of being shredded, from "full house" to "shredded!"
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Figure competitor Kassandre Harper-Cotton explores just what it takes to commit yourself to competition, including the many hidden costs. Get your check book ready!
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Figure competitor Kassandre Harper-Cotton explores just what it takes to commit yourself to competition, including the many hidden costs. Get your check book ready!
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Figure competitor Kassandre Harper-Cotton explores just what it takes to commit yourself to competition, including the many hidden costs. Get your check book ready!
Team Scivation
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10 weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
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NPC Figure competitor Kassandre Harper-Cotton journals her first figure contest and provides an inside look into the sights, sounds and backstage jitters.
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NPC Figure competitor Kassandre Harper-Cotton journals her first figure contest and provides an inside look into the sights, sounds and backstage jitters.
Team Scivation
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11 weeks out! Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Team Scivation
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Join Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for the 2010 Arnold in March. Video, photos, diets and more - follow Marc for the 12 weeks leading up to the contest.
Joseph Ohrablo
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In Volume one of Ask Joe The Pro, Joe Ohrablo talks about hardcore gyms, teens and creatine, improving the deadlift form, and the use of Olympic lifts for building muscle mass.
Joseph Ohrablo
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Planning on entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
Joseph Ohrablo
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Planning on entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
Joseph Ohrablo
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Planning on entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
Joseph Ohrablo
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Planning on entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
Joseph Ohrablo
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Planning on entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
M&S Writers
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Muscle and Strength member Nico Ferrara competes in his first every Natural Bodybuilding Show! See how he cut down and got prepared!
Team Scivation
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Scivation president Marc Lobliner drops down to the lightweight class and won his competition! Check out the photos from the day and some 1-2 week post competition shots.
Team Scivation
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Final week baby! Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Final article before comp, check out Marc's tanning & final week preparation!
Team Scivation
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Marc Lobliner is in his final week as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Marc Lobliner is in his final week as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Team Scivation
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Follow Scivation President Marc Lobliner as he prepares for Gold's Classic in Wilmington, NC in June. Video, photos, diets and more - see how Marc does it!
Philip Ricardo
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So it's 10 days before your big photo shoot or bodybuilding competition, how do you know how to look your best!? IFPA world champion Philip Ricardo shares his secrets on how to get shredded for your big day!

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