by Mens Health | Oct 25, 2016 | Fitness
He once had the knees of an 80-year-old. Now he’s in the best shape of his life You know what they say: No pain, no gain. But that old training mantra is outdated, says Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour. There’s a fine line between the moderate discomfort...
by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
Many lifters end up with sore shoulders. Here’s how to end the pain, and avoid it in future. Shoulder injuries don’t discriminate. They account for up to 36% of all major weightroom injuries (that is, the ones severe enough to require medical attention), and...
by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
This routine from PT Tony Gentilcore uses mechanical drop sets, a method favoured by elite bodybuilders to hit every muscle in your arms from every angle Do This Every Day! Shoulder expert Morey Kolber says this exercise is the best way to prevent and fix shoulder...
by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
Talk to a lifter with shoulder discomfort and he’ll likely blame the barbell bench press. With 4 simple changes to your form, you’ll spare your shoulders and push your lifts into PR territory, says Eric Cressey of Cressey Sports Performance. 1/Engage Your Legs...
by Mens Health | Jul 7, 2014 | Health
A University of Utah study identified the injuries you’re most likely to face in the woods 1. Sprains and strains: 55% Wearing a pack can throw off your balance and lead to a twisted ankle, so use trekking poles to stabilise yourself. If you cross any water, “face...