At your local gym, you’ve no doubt seen someone load a barbell with 45-pound plates until the bar was bending, then use brute force and power to lift it off the ground. There’s a good chance you won’t find this person attempting a pistol squat or cossack squats—let alone boosting their VO2 max or trying the 28-day calisthenics … Read more
If there’s one body part that adds an instant air of dominance and masculinity to a man’s physique, it’s the shoulders. They cap off a fit waist, make your frame look proportional, and craft the coveted V-taper. If you’re not training your entire upper body in favor of blasting your biceps or triceps, you’re missing out. A … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed an “unusual” discovery in Ecuador — the mummified corpse of a pregnant woman who was seemingly murdered and dismembered. The findings were announced in an article published in Latin American Antiquity. According to lead author Sara Juengst, a bioarchaeologist at Charlotte’s University of North Carolina, the burial dates back to somewhere between … Read more
Resistance bands were once the low-impact tool relegated to the warmup area and physical therapists’ offices. But don’t let the gym bros fool you into thinking you can only use dumbbells, barbells, and cable pulley machines to get shredded. These days, resistance band workouts are being utilized to develop strength across upper body exercises (e.g. arms, shoulders, chest, back) and lower … Read more
Don’t be fooled by recent headlines reports of sluggishness, American whiskey remains as popular as ever. According to the latest figures from the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., the category accounts for $5.3 billion in annual sales. And during the first three quarters of 2024, super-premium-and-above offerings—those priced at $30 and up—were still climbing … Read more
You know that the humble squat is one of the best exercises there is for building lower-body strength—and you’re probably already working them into your fitness routine pretty regularly. Good for you. But are you taking advantage of squat variations? Outside of building muscle, squat exercises can amp up human growth hormone production, improve your flexibility, … Read more
Training frequency is a huge factor in how effective a workout routine will be. Most guys know that hitting each muscle group a minimum of twice per week is ideal for supporting muscle and strength gains. But it’s also true that certain muscles can handle—and often require—more volume to grow. Especially if you’re a seasoned … Read more
If your job involves sitting in front of a screen all day, there’s a good chance your eyes are paying the price. After hours of emails, video calls, and spreadsheets, you may be left with symptoms like a headache, dry or uncomfortable eyes, and blurry vision. “It’s an occupational hazard in a digital society,” says … Read more
Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good chance you’ll have a drink in hand. Now, the tides are turning. In early January, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy … Read more
The rowing machine—aka the “erg”—is one of the most effective pieces of fitness equipment for burning fat and improving conditioning, which makes rowing machine workouts some of the most effective full-body sweat sessions around. That’s because indoor rowers use both your upper- and lower-body muscles, which puts massive demand on your cardiovascular system, increasing your overall … Read more