Getting a "Jump Start" on the week with Charles

Though we're sure you're still recuperating from the overexertion caused by last week's sizzling behind-the-scenes look at Out's August baseball inspired fashion story "The Pickup Game," shot by Stewart Shining, we thought you'd appreciate a little extra something something to start off your workweek.

Today we have a few exclusive outtakes from the accessories story "Jump Start," photographed by M. Sharkey, featuring Charles.

...The blank canvas.

...The beautification process begins.

...Foosin' around.

...Contemplation in a Speedo.

Photos: Brent Coover

The full "Jump Start" story is available in the August issue of Out in stores now! And if you aren't hot and bothered enough already, one) you might want to check your pulse and two) you should get yourself over to Out.com's Model Citizen for more Charles.

Previously > Kerry >  Ryan > Edilson

Today's king of the mound: Kerry

All good things come to an end, including, sadly, our exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Out's August baseball-inspired fashion story "The Pickup Game," shot by Stewart Shining. You can still grab yourself the full story -- available in stores now or online at Out.com -- but before you do that, check out one last post of scorching summer outtakes with today's featured model, Kerry.

...Pitcher perfect.

...Just one of the guys.

...Making a break for it.

...Ready for his close-up.

Photos: Brent Coover

Determined to find a way to get a little more Kerry in your life? It's easy! Out.com's Model Citizen has another exclusive shot to keep you humming through the end of your week.

Previously >  Ryan > Edilson > Logan > Eric

Out's red hot player of the day: Ryan

Time for another batch of exclusive behind-the-scenes model shots from Out's August baseball inspired fashion story "The Pickup Game," shot by Stewart Shining. The full story is waiting patiently in your favorite local magazine or book store to be scooped up and brought home, but if you need to peruse it immediately -- and we totally understand if that's the case -- you can find it in its entirety at Out.com.

But now, back to today's outtakes featuring Ryan:

...Pre-game posing.

...Taking a break from the action.

...Trickin' on the sidelines.

...Becoming one with the sandlot.

...How dirty boys look clean.

Photos: Brent Coover

If you need more Ryan -- and chances are you do -- you can find another exclusive shot and whether he prefers boxers, briefs, or going commando at Out.com's Model Citizen. And of course, we'll be featuring another model from August's "The Pickup Game" shoot here tomorrow, so if you know what's good for you, you'll make it a priority to check back in with us then.

Previously > Edilson > Logan > Eric

Playing the field with Edilson

Out's August issue is finally available, and to celebrate we're bringing you behind-the-scenes coverage of our baseball inspired fashion story "The Pickup Game," photographed by Stewart Shining. The full story is available in stores or at Out.com, but below are a few outtakes from the shoot featuring Edilson that we're certain you'll enjoy.

...Pre-game R&R.

...Warming the bench.

...Surveying the field.

...Partnering up.

...Glove in hand.

Photos: Brent Coover

There's more Edilson to be had at Out.com's Model Citizen and more exclusive shots of all the models from August's "The Pickup Game" spread to come!

Previously > Logan > Eric

For the Love of Logan

It's day two in our exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of the baseball inspired "The Pickup Game" fashion photo shoot from Out's August issue. The full story is in stores now and will also be available for viewing at Out.com later this week, but until then, here are a few outtakes from the shoot featuring Logan.

...Logan arrives a skateboarder...

...But is soon transformed into a ballplayer...

...And even sooner stripped of his shirt.

...Getting into the swing of things.

...Taking a timeout.

Photos: Brent Coover

Hankering for more Logan? Head over to Out.com's Model Citizen to see another exclusive shot and learn more about today's comely model.

And don't forget to come back tomorrow for another featured model from August's "The Pickup Game" photo shoot.

Previously > Eric

VS.: Last gasp of voting for our hot models

Speaking of porn men's health magazines, we couldn't help but notice a certain superficial similarity between the new Men's Journal cover and our June/July issue:

 

(Except ours are hotter, of course.)

And speaking of the unbearable hotness of our previous pair of cover boys, this is your last chance to vote in our VS. contest. Head right over to revisit the six spreads in contention for hottest modeling agency of the year.

Men's Journal does have a very nice photo essay featuring swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte up on their site, if you're into that kind of thing. Where "that kind of thing" is, you know, guys splashing around in the water.

First up to bat: Going behind-the-scenes of "The Pickup Game" with Eric

Since our behind-the-scenes coverage of Out's "Vs." photo shoot from the June/July issue was so ridiculously popular, we've decided to bring you some exclusive outtakes from August's baseball themed fashion story "The Pickup Game." Check out the full story in stores and on Out.com later this week, but in the meantime...

First up to bat is Eric:

...Stretching before the big game.

...Meeting on the mound.

...Shirtless and smiling.

...Effortlessly perfecting the perfect effortless pose.

Photos: Brent Coover

If you want to find out more about Eric -- including why he'd choose to be reincarnated as Tarzan (other than totally having the pecs to pull it off) -- head over to Out.com's Model Citizen. And check out Popnography every day in the coming weeks for a new featured model.

Previously > Terrence

Taking on Tyler

The bad news?

Today's post is the last of our exclusive outtakes from Out's June/July fashion cover story "Vs." shot by Richard Phibbs.

The good news?

Tyler:

...Getting blown out.

...Well-defined back muscles never go out of style.

...Nor do well-defined pecs, or forearms, or biceps, or...

Photos: Brent Coover

If you want to see more Tyler -- how could you not? -- head on over to Out.com's Model Citizen.

Previously > Joshua > Oraine > The boys of DNA > Alex > Ben > Rainer