A great way to simultaneously hammer the front and back of your legs

This is the first in a series of articles by local trainer James White. He specialises in high-intensity training and has been featured numerous times in Men's Health, most recently for his outstanding work in training the Black Sails cast. People want results, and...

Let’s ask two crucial questions: How do you reach true peak performance and how do you know when you’ve arrived there? The authors, athletes, and academics all have different areas of expertise, but they all described similar paths to an all-out effort. No matter what...

By BJ GaddourThis iso squat ladder challenge pits you against gravity.By adding an extended pause during the toughest part of the squat—the bottom—you intensify the exercise without adding weights. The isometric hold reduces the amount of “bounce” or elastic energy...

Get stronger, bigger, and better with this back squat or bench press challenge

A 15-second balance test can help determine if your body is prepared