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Men's Fitness Guide

Issue 18
Magazine

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

FOREWORD • by Charles Poliquin, the world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, who has trained Olympians in 12 sports, world record holders in ten sports and professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and Premier League

ABOUT THIS GUIDE • To build strong, lean muscle, you need to follow just a few simple rules

Control your body shape • Whether you pack on muscle easily, struggle to shift your gut, or stay lean despite hours lift ing weights, smart training will maximise your potential

BODY SHAPES: ENDOMORPH • Shift your spare tyre by lifting more and being careful with what you eat

BODY SHAPES: MESOMORPH • You’re genetically gifted, but training smarter can still result in even greater gains

BODY SHAPES: ECTOMORPH • It’s hard for you to build muscle, but not impossible provided you use big lifts and eat well

KNOW YOUR MUSCLES • There are over 600 muscles in your body. These are the major ones you’ll be working

CORE STRENGTH • Build a solid midsection and reap the rewards

BARBELL SQUAT • Master this classic move to pack on full-body muscle and build a rock-strong core

BENCH PRESS • This favourite lift will add size and strength to your chest, shoulders and arms

DEADLIFT • This ultra-effective move allows you to lift heavy and build a seriously strong physique – as long as you do it right

PULL-UP • Raise your game with this upper-body muscle sculptor

BARBELL LUNGE • Build strong, powerful legs and a stable core with this tried-and-tested muscle builder

SHOULDER PRESS • Develop strong and wide shoulders with this bulk-building upper-body move

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

CLEAN • This power-building move builds strength and stability from top to toe

SNATCH • The snatch improves every facet of your fitness, from power and coordination, to strength and mobility

DEADLIFT VARIATIONS • A strong back will benefit every other lift and improve your posture for everyday health. Here’s how to build one

PULL-UP VARIATIONS • Master these classic moves for a bigger, stronger and more balanced upper body

LUNGE VARIATIONS • Work your legs, glutes and core with these lower-body strengtheners

SHOULDER PRESS VARIATIONS • Build broad shoulders to create that v-shaped torso

CLEAN VARIATIONS • Build total-body strength with these complementary clean moves

SPLENDID ISOLATION • Target specific muscles with isolation moves for more impressive growth

FIX YOUR WEAK SPOTS • Proud of your prominent biceps and big chest? They might be impressive, but if you don’t work your other muscles you’ll end up with an unbalanced body

SETS AND REPS • If you don’t know how many sets and reps you should be performing, your progress is at risk of stalling. Here are the basics for every training goal


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 68 Publisher: Kelsey Publishing Ltd Edition: Issue 18

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  • Release date: March 4, 2022

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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

FOREWORD • by Charles Poliquin, the world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, who has trained Olympians in 12 sports, world record holders in ten sports and professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and Premier League

ABOUT THIS GUIDE • To build strong, lean muscle, you need to follow just a few simple rules

Control your body shape • Whether you pack on muscle easily, struggle to shift your gut, or stay lean despite hours lift ing weights, smart training will maximise your potential

BODY SHAPES: ENDOMORPH • Shift your spare tyre by lifting more and being careful with what you eat

BODY SHAPES: MESOMORPH • You’re genetically gifted, but training smarter can still result in even greater gains

BODY SHAPES: ECTOMORPH • It’s hard for you to build muscle, but not impossible provided you use big lifts and eat well

KNOW YOUR MUSCLES • There are over 600 muscles in your body. These are the major ones you’ll be working

CORE STRENGTH • Build a solid midsection and reap the rewards

BARBELL SQUAT • Master this classic move to pack on full-body muscle and build a rock-strong core

BENCH PRESS • This favourite lift will add size and strength to your chest, shoulders and arms

DEADLIFT • This ultra-effective move allows you to lift heavy and build a seriously strong physique – as long as you do it right

PULL-UP • Raise your game with this upper-body muscle sculptor

BARBELL LUNGE • Build strong, powerful legs and a stable core with this tried-and-tested muscle builder

SHOULDER PRESS • Develop strong and wide shoulders with this bulk-building upper-body move

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

CLEAN • This power-building move builds strength and stability from top to toe

SNATCH • The snatch improves every facet of your fitness, from power and coordination, to strength and mobility

DEADLIFT VARIATIONS • A strong back will benefit every other lift and improve your posture for everyday health. Here’s how to build one

PULL-UP VARIATIONS • Master these classic moves for a bigger, stronger and more balanced upper body

LUNGE VARIATIONS • Work your legs, glutes and core with these lower-body strengtheners

SHOULDER PRESS VARIATIONS • Build broad shoulders to create that v-shaped torso

CLEAN VARIATIONS • Build total-body strength with these complementary clean moves

SPLENDID ISOLATION • Target specific muscles with isolation moves for more impressive growth

FIX YOUR WEAK SPOTS • Proud of your prominent biceps and big chest? They might be impressive, but if you don’t work your other muscles you’ll end up with an unbalanced body

SETS AND REPS • If you don’t know how many sets and reps you should be performing, your progress is at risk of stalling. Here are the basics for every training goal


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