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When it comes to maximizing your performance in the gym, there’s a strategy that can take your training to the next level: priming. Priming involves super setting activation drills and explosive movements before your main lifts, tapping into the powerful concept of Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP). What is Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) is a [...]

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. Walmart has been this summer's top destination for scoring the biggest deals on everything from garage storage to luggage and even e-bikes for summer exploration. It's also become one of the first [...]

Adam Maxted was already training and running the ropes as an aspiring wrestler before one of television’s most popular dating shows, Love Island brought him instant fame in 2016. Despite the glitzy parties and the offers of modelling contacts that followed, Maxted maintained his ultimate dream of ruling the ring. w, the bodyslammer from Belfast [...]

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. This summer was filled with discounts on almost every Hoka hiking shoe, from the light and breezy Speedgoat trail runner to the ultra-durable Kaha hiking boot. The brand's iconic running [...]

Sometimes, our bodies produce sounds that catch us off guard, leaving us wondering if we should be concerned or simply shrug it off. Knees and elbows, in particular, seem to have a knack for making themselves heard, leading many of us to question whether these popping joints are a sign of trouble. To get to [...]

On the journey to get healthy, people will stop at nothing to find the next quick fix to better themselves. From weight loss pills to HIIT workouts that can help you burn fat in a matter of minutes and restrictive eating patterns used to help you drop those unwanted pounds, there is no shortage of [...]

On the outside looking in, the life of Olu, also known as Johnny Venus—one half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop group Earthgang— seems like a never-ending party. There’s the euphoria of creating art that influences and resonates within a generation. There’s getting to see the world and collaborating with other artists. But, there is also the [...]

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. Most of what I once hated about running has been improved by better habits. I used to bonk after an hour into my tempo runs. Eating a decent breakfast before [...]

Time is the number one excuse for not getting a workout, outside of laziness. But here’s the thing: your gains don’t care about excuses—they care about action. And that’s where this 15-minute density training workout comes in. It is designed for those who lack time but want serious results. This 15-minute strength workout is about [...]

If your hip flexors perpetually feel like two rubber bands ready to snap, you're not alone. Whether you're a regular at your local gym or an avid runner, there's a good chance you struggle with tight hips. Odds are, you're skipping out on crucial hip-opening stretches for a few butt kicks, hamstring stretches, and arm swings.  Here's the [...]