Put together by experts in weight training, fat shedding, body toning and training-focused nutrition, the Men's Fitness Guide series of bookazines zone in on different topics to get you on track to the body you want. We've got the Complete Guide to Dumb-bell Training, Meals that Make Muscle, the updated Workout Manual for 2020, and many more dedicated specialist magazines for you to keep at home for expert tips in an instant.
Mens Fitness Guide
ABOUT THIS BOOK • To build strong, lean muscle fast, just follow just seven simple rules
Control your body shape • Whether you pack on muscle easily, struggle to shift your gut, or stay lean despite hours of lifting, smart training will maximise your potential.
KNOW YOUR MUSCLES • There are more than 600 muscles in the human body. Here are the major ones you’ll be targeting during your workouts...
MOVE YOUR BODY • How your muscles control every move you make
HOW MUSCLES GROW • The simple science behind adding muscle mass
Anatomy of a muscle • Here’s what muscles are made of:
MUSCLE Q&A • No nonsense answers to the fundamental fitness questions
Why do you need a strong foundation? • Create a solid base to make adding muscle easy
BODYWEIGHT MOVES • Master bodyweight moves to build muscle, prevent injury and generate more explosive power
BODYWEIGHT MOVES
PRE-WORKOUT WARM-UP • Warm up before every workout to prepare your body and prevent injury
POST-WORKOUT STRETCHES • Stretch your muscles after each session to improve flexibility
What’s the big deal about compound lifts? • Master the key compound moves to add muscle size and strength fast
SQUAT • Master this classic move to pack on muscle – not just on your legs, but also on your upper body
BENCH PRESS • This big lift will add muscular size and strength to your chest, shoulders and arms
BENT-OVER ROW • It’s a great move for building a big upper back, but the technique can be tricky. Here’s how to do it right:
TRICEPS DIP • Build big arms with this surprisingly tough bodyweight move
SNATCH • Funny name, serious move: the snatch is a highly effective whole-body muscle-building lift
Why should I vary my exercises? • Variety isn’t just the spice of life: it’s also the only way to keep your muscles growing
SQUAT VARIATIONS • These three twists on the classic squat can lead to big lower-body gains
BENCH PRESS VARIATIONS • Build a big, strong chest with these moves that target the whole muscle group
BENT-OVER ROW VARIATIONS • Hit your back and biceps with these tweaks on a row
TRICEPS DIP VARIATIONS • Build big and powerful arms with these triceps-targeting moves
SNATCH VARIATIONS • Improve your strength, power and co-ordination with these supplementary snatch moves
Why should you change workout variables? • Discover the elements that make a workout and why you should mix them up to see your muscles grow
SETS AND REPS • If you don’t know how many sets and reps you should perform, you’ll never build muscle. Here are the basics of every workout...
DIFFERENT TYPES OF REPS • In addition to normal reps, try these variations to keep your muscles guessing – and growing
FREQUENCY • What’s the right number of weekly training sessions for the best results? And how much rest do you really need between them?
FAILURE • When it comes to building big and strong muscles, failure is actually your key to success!
REST
TEMPO
Why vary your workouts? • A change is as good as a rest – and just as important – when it comes to building hard muscle
CIRCUIT TRAINING • If you’re struggling to find time to...