by Mens Health | Nov 3, 2016 | Fitness
This move has a reputation for destroying shoulders—but it’s actually very effective if you do it right A lot of trainers will tell you to avoid the upright row if you don’t want to destroy your shoulders. “But in reality, there’s a right way to do it with a modified...
by Mens Health | Oct 25, 2016 | Fitness
Fix back pain and improve your performance in the gym—without even leaving your desk If you’re like most guys, you despise stretching. But walking around with tight hips from sitting down all day can reduce your mobility over time—affecting your workouts and movement...
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 But that old training mantra is outdated, says Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour.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 20, 2016 | Fitness
Use movements you’ve never tried to build the body you’ve always wanted. Imagine that the barbell curl came with an autocorrect function, one that instantly perfected your form – no cheating allowed. Yes, you would possibly have to remove some weight. But you’d also...
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...