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First Look: Nude Adrian Peterson Covers ESPN's "Body Issue"

Yesterday it was Dwight Howard's turn and today Vikings RB hotness Adrian Peterson strikes a pose for the upcoming ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue". Six nude or semi-nude athletes will cover the issue that drops October 9. Collect one, collect 'em all ..

Is Bigger Better? Adrian Peterson Wants to Bulk Up for the Big Boys

The average guy (or gay) may think Adrian Peterson looks damned good, but the Minnesota Vikings star running back says bigger is better.

USA Today reports: "The NFL's reigning rushing leader wants to play this year between 225 and 230 pounds on his 6-foot-1 frame. He's currently at 217 pounds, and his plan is to bulk up during the spring and summer as a test."

Does Adrian Peterson need to bulk up?

WHEN YOU JUMP, how Adrian Peterson looks under his football uniform.

Minnesota Vikings Star RB Adrian Peterson Covers "Muscle & Fitness"

It's time to start obsessing over Adrian Peterson. Later tonight on Monday Night Football, the star rookie running back of the Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers. The 2007 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is in fantastic shape—see for yourself in Adrian's cover editorial in the October Muscle & Fitness.

The issue dropped at the news stands over the weekend and we took a few scans. The 6'1, 217 pound football phenom is in phine form and shares his workouts in a print and video editorial. "I definitely bring a lot of intensity to the weight room. We're thinking Adrian Peterson brings "a lot of intensity" to other extracurricular activities.

More scans after the jump.