How to Massively Improve Your Bench Press
The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s…
Is Cardio Fitness or Muscular Strength More Important for Longevity?
People want to believe what they’re doing is good for them. This is true of endurance runners, who’ve…
The Real-Life Diet of Orville Peck, Who Drank an ‘Unimaginable Amount’ of Egg Whites to Prepare for Street Fighter
I still struggle with that balance. That’s probably where my routine suffers the most personally. I don’t think…
Should You Use Free Weights or Machines at the Gym?
The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and…
What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
Why It’s Time to Embrace Hybrid Training
You know that friend who’s a super fast runner but can’t do push-ups for shit? He could benefit…
The Real-Life Diet of Anthony Fantano, Who Copes With Discourse-Induced Stress by Working Out
The thing is, my dad, when he was at his peak of competitive strength, he was benching 600…
Can Strength Training Replace Viagra?
In a world obsessed with visible gains—bigger biceps, chiseled abs, sharper jawlines—it’s easy to forget about the ones…
Incline Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Burning Fat?
“If you’re trying to lose weight and lose fat, the answer is a run, because of the caloric…
Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights? Here’s the Definitive Answer
You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight…
Why You Should Always Warm Up Before a Workout
In other words, because you won’t be continuously exercising at zone 2 for the next half hour as…
Somatotypes Explained: What’s an Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph
Three years ago, I took it upon myself to radically change my diet—and, in turn, to see if…