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Samson Dauda is just weeks out from the most important bodybuilding competition of his career so far, and thanks to a recently shared video on Instagram, we now know one method that he’s using to help build such a huge back. Pullups are the perfect move for constructing thick lats and an enviable, V-shaped back, [...]

We live in a fast-paced world. When we're not fighting our alarm clocks to get a quick workout in before our 9-to-5, we're working after hours to put those final touches on work projects. That doesn't even begin to cover the time spent commuting and scarfing down a meal before waking up and doing it [...]

Before becoming an actor and producer, McKinley Freeman had a cushy corporate gig that allowed him to travel the world. Through all the years of schooling to complete his MBA and working his way up to what many would consider a great situation, he couldn’t escape the feeling that there was something else he was [...]

Any trained athlete knows if you want capped shoulders, a big chest, and massive arms, you have to train your upper body. If you want Ronnie Coleman-sized legs and glutes, you must train your lower body. But if you want the coveted V-cut abs, you'll have to not only build your abdominal muscles but lower [...]

While “buddy” or “pal” is a popular term for rth Americans to call their friends and comrades, the word “mate” has been missing in action despite its immense popularity in other English-speaking lands like Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. One man: Luke Milton, is changing the local lexicon however, as the rugby-player-turned-fitness-coach is [...]

Athletes, especially those at the top, will stop at nothing to improve their performance. Powerlifters use lifting belts to stabilize their spines and some even go as far as to sniff smelling salts before big lifts. Meanwhile, runners have been known to train at elevation to boost VO2 max and fixate on recovery, relying on the [...]

AJ McKee, with only one exception, has beaten all comers since making his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2015, and while his only loss to date still fills him with frustration, “The Mercenary” is aware that sometimes there’s more information to be gleaned through failure than victory. In a chat with M&F, the 29-year-old [...]

As a former New York native, I jumped at the opportunity to experience the global fitness phenomenon that is Hyrox when the Manhattan race date was slated for June 1. I didn't have many expectations when I set out on the 10-hour drive from my small town outside Charlotte, NC, to Hudson River Park's Pier 76, but [...]

Have you ever thought about walking onto the Olympia stage but felt that you could never put yourself in a position to do so? If so, then the 2024 Olympia Model Search, presented by Buff Bunny Collection, may be of particular interest to you. Karah Jones and JoAnna Pope are handling this new event, scheduled [...]

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Fall is right around the corner, which means it'll soon be time to take your workouts inside. Thankfully, Walmart has a ton of deals on fitness equipment, including power towers, [...]