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A Young Classic
Nick Antico is another
reason why Classic Phy-
sique is the most exciting
division in the IFBB. I love
the older bodybuilders
like Danny Hester and
Darrem Charles (one of
my all-time favorites). I’m
glad they have a place to
compete, but I’m inter-
ested in seeing what the
young guys can bring to
the table. I think Antico is
going to make some waves
in that division over the
next couple years.
—Jake T., via e-mail
@lissettekadlecek @nodonutshere
@stephybanuelos @nick_antico
@dannyhester @cor_fitnesss
@herzogemerson @serhatbylz
Solitary Confinement
Bravo for the story on isolation training! For the last
several years everyone has been talking about how
the barbell is all you need. I’ve heard “experts” say that
you don’t even need to train your abs if you do com-
pound lifts. WTF? Tell that to Arnold back in the day!
Not everyone needs to deadlift like Ronnie Coleman
to bodybuild. Machines help me focus on a specific
muscle, and my lower back isn’t jacked up the day
after using them. I’m glad to see them get the respect
they deserve.
—Lucas R., via e-mail
Eat Right
Thanks to Cori Baker
for opening my eyes
and mind about diet.
I had always tried to
“eat clean” because I
thought that’s the only
way to do it. Of course,
I would invariably mess
up again and again. I’m
following her on Ins-
tagram now, and I like
her ideas about flexible
dieting. It makes so
much sense.
—George S., via e-mail
IFBB Legend
I had never heard of Harold Poole before reading your
last issue, but once I heard he was in the IFBB Hall of
Fame, I Googled him. He looked amazing. I love the
physiques of the guys from the ’70s and ’80s. Iron
Man should write more about classic-era workouts
and diet. I don ’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to
look like those guys.
—Dan D., via e-mail
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