34 BEST ABS TIPS

The six-pack solution

Sculpting a rock-hard set of abs may be the number one fitness goal for most men, but follow the expert advice in our abs special and you’ll learn more than the secrets of building a six-pack

Cycle faster with creatine

It’s not just for muscle. Boost your pedal power effortlessly

Break up your sets to build raw strength

There’s nothing more frustrating than reaching a max-weight plateau, because

5 ways to a six-pack

Build an impressive set of abs by following these essential rules

Fire up your warm-up

Get your sessions off to the right start by using jumps and throws

A case for coffee

Drink more coffee to improve memory and lower your risk of many diseases

Strong suit

Do you despair of finding an affordable, good-quality, wellfitted suit? Help is at hand

Everybody shirts

Simple, comfortable, stylish - all men should fill their wardrobes with them

The grooming brand that goes beneath the surface

New ethical grooming brand Kings has just launched its Talk Club initiative, designed to give men a support network and promote good mental health. The brand’s founder, Blue O’Connor, explains what the initiative is for and the personal reasons he has for setting it up

Fresh start

Update your skincare regime with our pick of the best new products

THE TRUTH ABOUT TESTOSTERONE

Testosterone fuels everything from your muscle growth and sexual performance to your mental focus, but many men are unaware of their declining hormone levels. So how can you test yourself? And can natural dietary and lifestyle upgrades keep you on track?

COVER MODEL METHOD

Kirk Miller has been on the cover of Men’s Fitness more times than any other man, and at the top of the fitness model game for more than a decade. And the reason his physique remains the envy of the industry and an inspiration to men everywhere is the constantly evolving approach he takes not only to training and eating, but to every aspect of his life. Here’s how he does it – so you too can make big changes to how you look and feel

FIGHT TO THE TOP

After taking up the sport at the relatively late age of 19, British boxer Anthony Yarde has been sending shockwaves through the light heavyweight division. With one WBO title under his belt already, he tells MF how he’s preparing to reach the very pinnacle of his sport

Why junk food puts you in a black mood

Cut out convenience food for a happier brain

Breakfasts that fire up fat loss

Turn your body into a fat-burning furnace with these delicious breakfasts from Michelin-starred chef Adam Gray

LUNCH LIKE A BOSS

Sack the sandwich-and-crisps combo and give your weekday lunches a promotion with these Productivity Ninja tips to reinvent your at-desk dining

SIX-MOVE SIX-PACK

Try one – or all – of our specialist six-pack sessions to achieve an impressive, well-defined set of abs

THE 100 CLUB

Press-up ability is linked to heart health, say experts, so here’s a plan that will make you a press-up pro

THE COMPLETE ATHLETE

Build all-round strength with this routine that crafts bionic bodies

Reinvent your running

Pick the perfect running session for your physique or performance goal

Get a perfect 10 body in just 20 minutes

Try this ladder-style circuit and take your fat loss efforts to new heights

30 MUST-DO UPPER-BODY EXERCISES

Go for muscle-building glory by adding these highly effective moves to your training regime

Get the upper hand

Emphasise your upper body muscles while stripping away fat to build your best ever body

Use your brain to add more brawn

Get connected to build muscle size and strength