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Few bodybuilders have busted out better chest poses than “The Gift” Phil Heath. Whether it was the side chest pose, or even the front double biceps pose, displaying a killer chest is a key aspect of earning the title of Mr Olympia, and Heath should know, because he bagged seven O’s in his competitive career. [...]

Any veteran lifter will tell you there's weight-room strong, then there's do-anything strong. Some guys just have that brute strength—the ability to move awkward, ungainly loads in positions where you often don't have a lot of leverage. Whether you’re an average dude or a veteran shot-put thrower, brute strength is the ultimate test of just [...]

Walk into your commercial gym on a Monday afternoon, and you’ll be taking part in International Bench Press day without even knowing it. The line for the bench stations go out the door and down the street. So expect to find yourself patiently waiting to get a pump. It’s bad enough that most of these [...]

When it comes to total body exercises that build muscle and power, no two staples get higher praise than the back squat and conventional deadlift. In tandem with other exercises, they're sure to strengthen your core and lower body.  So, when one of Team USA's top Olympic weightlifters, Wes Kitts, suggested the movements should be [...]

Patrick Harding was born in Leash, just outside of Dublin, Ireland, but now travels the world using his skills as a performance coach, physiotherapist, and mental development trainer in order to get the best out of his clients, such as the Williams’ Formula One superstar, Alex Albon. M&F caught up with Harding between races to [...]

On your quest to build a strong upper body, capped shoulders, a broad back, and three-dimensional biceps and triceps for sculpted arms are essential. But you'd be remiss to neglect the chest exercises. When you're just starting out, you want to focus on the basics first. As with developing any muscle or muscle group, time, proper form, and an array of the [...]

When it’s 3 p.m. on a Wednesday, these might sound familiar to many of you: difficulty concentrating, frequent yawning, a sense of fatigue despite a good night’s sleep, and an increase in irritability or mood swings. These are the early signs of that dreaded afternoon brain fog and mental crash. It feels like your brain [...]

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. Although Asics running shoes like the Gel-Kayano, the Gel-Nimbus, and the Gel-Contend have developed loyal customer bases for superior comfort as running and walking shoes, they're miles away from touching [...]

The Olympia stage is the biggest and most prestigious one in bodybuilding. To stand on that stage is to be recognized as one of the best in the world at what you do. IFBB Pro League Bikini pro Iulia Baba knows that feeling very well because she made her Olympia debut in 2023. The 2023 [...]

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. Savvy shoppers know that when hunting for bargains on athletic gear, it’s smart to look beyond the big-name brands. While it's easy to just choose Nike, Adidas, and other sporting [...]