The six-time Mr Olympia doesn’t mince his words about barbell preacher curls When it comes to training hard, few bodybuilders have quite the pedigree of six-time Mr Olympia Dorian Yates. This is a man whose approach to building muscle was…
The England and Northampton Saints powerhouse is rugby’s ultimate hybrid athlete At 21 years old, Henry Pollock has already packed a fair bit into his rugby CV. The Northampton Saints back-rower made his senior debut at just 17, has since broken into…
Deadlifts have a reputation for building strength rather than size, but this wide-grip variation could help change that. Here's how to make lighter weights work harder for your back and legs There's a fairly viral argument on fitness social media…
Two dumbbells, one exercise and potentially all the training you need for a challenging full-body session. Here's how to use the devil's press to build muscle, strength and stamina without overcomplicating your workouts When it comes to building muscle, strength…
Grab something heavy and tackle this two-move workout from StrongmanWOD’s Rhoddy Davis to build strength that carries over into everyday life When it comes to building strength, there are very few 'bad' approaches. Whether you’re using dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells or…
The windmill works your hips, core and shoulders at once – helping you build strength, mobility and control On the face of it, the kettlebell windmill is a simple exercise most people should be able to do quite comfortably. It's a…
Test your strength at home with no equipment. Pick your level, try the benchmark and work towards the next one How well you can move your bodyweight is a great barometer of your relative strength – and even better, you can…
Forget all-or-nothing training plans – sustainability is key If there's one thing we can predict, it's that life can be unpredictable. While we might have the best intentions of cramming in six workouts a week, sticking to an ambitious training schedule…
Paused at 1,124, during a "service stop" (my name for the breaks between blocks). On October 24, I attempted 2,000 pull-ups in eight hours. I stopped at 1,124, about five hours and twenty minutes in. That was 124 more than my previous personal record. It…
A yoga block should bring support within reach without making you force a pose. Start with the height and footprint you need, then decide whether you want foam or cork and one block or a matching pair. A three-inch cork…
Machine and free-weight circuits designed around the equipment found in a typical commercial gym.
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