Iron Man USA — August 2017

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AUGUST 2017

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BRANDAN FOKKEN

COVER MODEL

26 Cover Story with Brandan Fokken:

The Power of Will

Brandan Fokken wants you to know how to be your best

and it isn’t a gym hack or diet trick. This is all about you

approaching your life with a positive attitude and a desire

to do the work!

36 Look Your Best Before The End

Of Summer

The end of summer is here and you

want to look your best. Don’t fret! This

is the workout to help you realize those

gains just in time!

46 The Ultimate Arms

Workout

Did someone order tight sleeves? You

did, of course! Here’s the plan that will

get you there, guaranteed.

52 11 Reasons You Need

Creatine

When it comes to your supplementa-

tion, there’s more to it than just protein.

Find out why you need creatine today.

58 Rose DiNuccio:

Warrior Woman

From overweight addict to American

Ninja Warrior, DiNuccio is one woman

who could beat you at nearly anything—

and here’s the proof!

ON THE COVER

Brandan Fokken

Photography by

Clint Padilla

DEPARTMENTS

8 Train To Gain: Pyramids

10 Research Muscle: Rests For Gains

12 Exercise Of The Issue: Alternating

Dumbbell Chest Press

14 Muscle Handbook: Here’s How To

Target All Your Muscles

16 Eat To Grow: Fuel Your Gains With

The Power Of Pineapple

20 Research Fat Loss: Learn the Truth

Of Salt And Calories

22 Meal Of The Issue: Try This Epic

Mile High Burger

24 Shake Of The Issue: Strawberry

Banana Protein Shake

64 Transformer: Live To 100

66 Power Building: Better Off

Deadlifting

68 Hybrid Training: Social Media

Doesn’t Belong In The Gym

70 Hardgainer: Slow Growing Triceps

72 Anti Aging: Exercise To Live Longer

75 Final Word: Squatting Below Parallel?

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