Dwight Howard, 22 - The Baller
He may have started his pro career as a string bean, but the Orlando Magic star is now jacked. Drafted first overall in 2004, the right-out-of-high-school rookie was "getting pushed around in the paint," says Howard. "But now I'm doing the pushing." At 6'11" and 265 pounds, Howard's become the Big Man in the Middle in the East. He started at center in the All-Star Game and averaged 21 points and 14 rebounds per game during the season . He credits his increased production (and size) to eating more carbs for energy and an off-season boxing routine that kept him motivated to train. Even though he tries to focus on core work and quad exercises, Howard still loves the rush that comes with a heavy bench press. "It's my favorite lift," he says. "I usually press about 365 pounds."
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