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EDITORIAL Editor Isaac Williams Art Director Xavier Robleda

EDITOR’S LETTER

W hateveryour reason for reading Men’s Fitness, I’m

BUILD AND BURN

with high-intensity functional training

“WHEN I WAS 13, I BENCHED 100KG”

Ollie Clarke on his journey from battling anorexia to competing at World’s Strongest Man

FITNESS MYTH: SHORT REST PERIODS ARE BETTER FOR MUSCLE GROWTH

MEET THE EXPERT Ben Carpenter is, in his

STICK A PIN IN IT

Strength training expert Roger Lockridge reviews a squat rack attachment that’s perfect for anyone who struggles with conventional back squats

TEE TIME

Just because you can throw on any old t-shirt for your gym session, doesn’t mean you should. For those who want to train in comfort and style, these are the top tees for the job

HERE’S THE BRIEF

The best moisture-wicking underwear designed to give you ultimate support and comfort

MAKE IT WORK

With mounting evidence around the damaging effects of sedentary working lives, Joe Phelan explores how exercise and general movement can be incorporated into office hours

CAMPING CONTENT

Why the secret to happiness could be nights under the stars

CENTRE OF ATTENTION

With adult ADHD diagnoses on the rise, MF writer Nathan O’Hagan reflects on his own experience of recently being diagnosed with the disorder

RAISE THE BAR

Why regular small treats beat overly restrictive dieting

Five golden rules of pre-workout nutrition

You know that protein is essential for muscle recovery, but what you eat prior to exercise is no less important. If you’ve ever felt groggy mid-workout, or ‘hit the wall’ on a long run, chances are you simply didn’t have enough fuel in the tank. Optimal performance requires sufficient energy, and while everyone’s energy requirements are different, most will benefit from the following steps.

KING OF THE GRILL

Fire up the barbecue and fuel muscle growth with these quick, high-protein recipes from HECK and chef Chris Baber

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

What you put in your body has a huge impact on its outward appearance...

HYDRATION STATIONS

As the mercury rises, replace salts and minerals lost through sweat, while maintaining optimum hydration, with our pick of the best electrolyte drinks

LIFT IT

Energise your training with the best pre-workouts

MUSCLE MEMORY

YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

PERFECT PAIR

How to combine aesthetic improvements with performance gains

STRONG TO THE FINISH

Add one of these moves as a finisher to each of your weekly workouts, to rev your metabolism and improve general conditioning

DIY

Don’t fancy any of the off-the-peg workout plans? Putting together your own is less complicated than you might think – as long as you’re honest with your answers to the following questions

BODYWEIGHT BURNER

Keep this kit-free circuit in your back pocket whenever you need a quick sweat-soaked workout when you’re away from home

CHEST & BACK

Build upper-body size and strength with this six-move session

ALL IN ONE

Target every major muscle group for time-efficient training

POWER PLAY

Bolster athletic performance by shifting weights at speed

NET GAINS

Inspired by Wimbledon? Get stronger and more mobile on or off the court with these six moves

BUNS OF STEEL

Add these glutes exercises to your weekly routine to improve lower-body strength and general posture

KNEES UP

Protect you knee health with the help of pliability’s latest pathway

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