The Japanese 3X3 Interval Walking Workout | The Art of Manliness
Discover the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with a walking workout. Get more fitness benefits in less time with this effective exercise routine.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with a walking workout. Get more fitness benefits in less time with this effective exercise routine.| The Art of Manliness
When you think of water workouts, your mind probably goes to lap swimming, water aerobics, or maybe some high-octane Navy SEAL pool drill. What probably doesn’t come to mind is treading water — something you learned in swim class as a survival skill and haven’t thought much about since. But treading water isn’t just for […]| The Art of Manliness
The benefits of walking are numerous and entirely obvious to those who frequently partake in this activity. Here's how to get more from your strolls.| The Art of Manliness
Hunter-gatherers simply lived longer, healthier, and more functional lives.| The Art of Manliness
How to get a full-body workout using only dumbbells.| The Art of Manliness
If you’re looking to lose some weight this year, you’ve likely made plans to reduce your calories and hit the gym hard. While calorie reduction and physical exercise are essential components of weight loss, there’s another crucial factor that often gets overlooked: non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT. NEAT is all the calories you burn daily […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Fitness Archives | The Art of Manliness
A boxer’s hands endure tremendous force with every punch. Without protection, that force can shatter the small bones of the hands and tear ligaments. That’s why boxers meticulously wrap their hands before training or stepping into the ring. These long strips of cloth compress the bones and tissues, align the joints, and transform vulnerable hands […]| The Art of Manliness
Here's your training plan to win that next obstacle race.| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jason Fitzgerald. The coronavirus pandemic is shifting more and more of our lives online. From happy hours to kindergarten morning meetings and even first dates, we’re doing more things virtually than ever before. And runners are not exempt from this transition. Gone are the days that we […]| The Art of Manliness
Explore JFK's vision for a physically fit America. Learn about his plan to make fitness a focus during his administration and the importance of developing the potential of the 'whole man'.| The Art of Manliness
Whenever you experience an injury or have a niggling pain in your lower back, you probably decide to completely rest up so that whatever ails you can heal and recover. But the pain doesn’t go away, so you introduce some light isolation movements to help with the recovery. But the pain still doesn’t go […]| The Art of Manliness
“Know Your Lifts” is an illustrated guide series that shows how to perform basic weightlifting exercises.| The Art of Manliness
I’ve been barbell lifting for seven years. In that time I’ve hit some personal records that I’m proud of: a 615-lb deadlift, 225-lb shoulder press, and 465-lb squat. The last couple years though, I haven’t notched these kinds of big milestones for a combination of reasons, including dealing with injuries, having less time, and experiencing […]| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to fitness, figuring out what kind of diet to follow can get really confusing, really fast.| The Art of Manliness
You cannot get both super lean and super strong at the same time. They are goals that are diametrically opposed to each other.| The Art of Manliness
When the physician and psychiatrist Leonard Schwartz surveyed his life at middle-age, he was not particularly happy with the state of himself as a physical specimen. Decades of smoking, overwork, and living a sedentary lifestyle had left him with high blood pressure, chronic back pain, and a generally subpar level of energy. Dr. Schwartz began […]| The Art of Manliness
Discover the workout secrets of 007: from boxing to skiing, find out how James Bond stayed in peak physical condition.| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is a rebroadcast. Kelly Starrett, a doctor of physical therapy, has trained professional athletes, Olympians, and military special operators, helping them unlock peak performance. But as he approached his fifties, he started to see cracks appearing in the health of the folks around him. What had worked for his peers in their 20s […]| The Art of Manliness
Stay in shape easily with the desk jockey workout.| The Art of Manliness
Running is a gloriously democratic and accessible sport. All you need is a pair of shoes and the will to start moving your legs. It’s so seemingly simple, that you may never think to figure out how you might get better at it — you just follow what your peers may be doing (who may […]| The Art of Manliness
We’ve discussed the many helpful ways you can use AI to improve your life One that’s been a game changer for me is using ChatGPT as my nutrition coach. Coach ChatGPT recently guided me through a successful five-pound cut. It adjusted my macros each week and gave me food suggestions on the fly. It was […]| The Art of Manliness
Take these exercises from an old army field manual, and apply them to your own office setting for a workplace fitness routine.| The Art of Manliness
Physical fitness and training has a long history. This article details its evolution and future, in hopes of restoring us to natural physical movements.| The Art of Manliness
You’ve probably seen powerlifters deadlifting or squatting with chains draped from their barbells. It looks and sounds badass — but it’s not just for show. Putting chains (as well as bands) on your barbell is called accommodating resistance, and it can be a useful tool to help you break through lifting plateaus and hit new […]| The Art of Manliness
Here's a list of the football conditioning drills that I've included or will include in my workout routine.| The Art of Manliness
Master the proper technique and form for barbell and dumbbell rows. Build a strong and powerful back with these effective exercises.| The Art of Manliness
This barbell buying guide will help you pick the right barbell for your garage gym needs.| The Art of Manliness
Below are 10 manly feats of strength that can be done anywhere, anytime.| The Art of Manliness
Unlock the benefits of monkey bar exercises. Strengthen your shoulders, back, and arms while improving your core stability and grip strength.| The Art of Manliness
Shadow boxing is a fundamental boxing skill. It provides an opportunity for boxers to fine-tune their technique and mentally prepare for a workout or fight. For non-boxers, shadow boxing can be an excellent warm-up for a workout or even a workout in and of itself — you’ll be amazed at how quickly it revs up […]| The Art of Manliness
The marathon race is one of sport's most physically demanding events. To compete at the highest levels takes dedication to training, recovery, mindset.| The Art of Manliness
Hiking is undoubtedly one of the best recreational activities and hobbies around. To begin with, it’s a great way to get physical exercise. The amount of effort you expend can be ramped up or down depending on the length of time you’re hiking and the trails you decide to tackle, and even when the level […]| The Art of Manliness
Planet Fitness — and gyms like it — have long been the butt of jokes in the fitness world. Full of purple decor, “lunk alarms,” free pizza nights, and “judgment-free zones,” but lacking in barbells, squat racks, and deadlift platforms, it’s known as the kind of place in which serious athletes and dedicated lifters wouldn’t […]| The Art of Manliness
Are you fit enough to save your own life? Take a look at these 5 benchmarks and find out!| The Art of Manliness
Before Arnold Schwarzenegger, even before Charles Atlas, there was Eugen Sandow. Rising from obscurity in Prussia, Sandow became an international celebrity during the Golden Age of the Strongman.| The Art of Manliness
What's a dedicated lifter to do when the weight itself interferes with your grip? Enter the hook grip. Here's the benefits and how to do it.| The Art of Manliness
Don't be fooled by unrealistic expectations. Learn the truth about building muscle and how long it takes to see noticeable results.| The Art of Manliness
If you’re reading this in an email, click here to watch the video. Mark Rippetoe, author of Starting Strength, shows me how to perform the power clean. We talk about how power relates to strength, why power cleans are an important part of an overall strength training program, and of course, the proper way to power […]| The Art of Manliness
Uncover the advantages of using weight machines for your workouts. Learn how weight machines can help you increase muscle mass.| The Art of Manliness
An illustrated guide for how to properly do an overhead press.| The Art of Manliness
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in April 2019. Let me replay you the typical situation you find yourself in every time you go to […]| The Art of Manliness
Hélio Gracie developed what's now known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Gracie family continues to teach and spread his art today.| The Art of Manliness
Many evenings during the week, you’ll find our family playing basketball in the driveway — parents vs. kids. Something I started to notice earlier this year, as I went head-to-head against my 14-year-old son Gus, was that while he was becoming more explosive with his athletic moves, I had gotten significantly less springy. While he […]| The Art of Manliness
While elves make their final preparations, I'm busy preparing myself physically and mentally for my grueling 24-hour work shift delivering toys.| The Art of Manliness
Instead of going from one air-conditioned, fluorescent-lighted box (work), to another (the gym), why not take your workout outside?| The Art of Manliness
You know that feeling. You hit a bunch of reps on some bicep curls and then crank out some tricep extensions. You can feel your arms swell and your veins pop. Your skin feels tight over your bulging muscles. Your t-shirt sleeves look like they might burst at the seams. For a brief, glorious moment, […]| The Art of Manliness
You don't need to belong to a fancy gym to get a good workout. With a simple barbell set, you can get a great workout in your basement or garage.| The Art of Manliness
In any endeavor, it helps to have benchmarks to aim for so you can tell if you’re making progress or not. If you’ve taken up barbell training (and I hope you have, not only because every man should be strong, but because weight training is simply a blast), you might be wondering: “How much weight […]| The Art of Manliness
Stuck in boxing ring with some ugly mug? Use this illustrated to learn the basics of throwing a dynamite straight punch.| The Art of Manliness
Learn how to throw a hook punch and uppercut punch with this easy to follow video.| The Art of Manliness
Wrapping your hands for boxing will keep your protected when you're pummeling your opponent or the heavybag.| The Art of Manliness
Which should you do first when you work out -- cardio or weights? How long does it take to get in shape? How long does it take to get out of shape?| The Art of Manliness
Of all the main barbell lifts, the bench press is the most dangerous. In fact, it can kill you. If the bar slips from your hands during the lift, the loaded barbell can fall on your face, throat, or chest, ending your life relatively quickly. Or let’s say you don’t drop the bar but can’t […]| The Art of Manliness
Mark Rippetoe gives Brett McKay some tips on mastering the bench press.| The Art of Manliness
Here at AoM, we’re big proponents of doing strength exercises that give you the most bang for your buck. That means we advocate for compound barbell lifts that allow you to work the most muscles possible, lift the most amount of weight, and get all-around strong. We’re talking deadlifts, squats, shoulder presses, bench presses, and […]| The Art of Manliness
Master 3 basic punching combinations so you can dominate in the boxing ring.| The Art of Manliness
Learn how to properly throw the jab and cross punch in boxing.| The Art of Manliness
Learn boxing defense with these two manly videos.| The Art of Manliness
Learn correct boxing stance and footwork so you can fight like Muhammad Ali.| The Art of Manliness
This workout consists of a circuit training routine. What's great is that it encourages the use of improvised, jerry-rigged equipment.| The Art of Manliness
In times of war, physical fitness becomes a matter of national vigilance and honor, only to invariably become a low priority during peace.| The Art of Manliness
Many men don't find running enjoyable, but it served as the base for GIs' cardiovascular conditioning.| The Art of Manliness
For today's workout, you'll need a few friends, a pair of gloves, and a big ol' log.| The Art of Manliness
Guerrilla exercises focused on things like crawling, jumping, and carrying others, and were specifically designed to increase the agility of a solider.| The Art of Manliness
While calisthenics have gone out of style, they're still a highly effective way of building cardiovascular and strength endurance.| The Art of Manliness
If you witnessed a purse snatching, would you have the speed to chase down the bad guy even if he had a 50-meter head start?| The Art of Manliness
Carrying someone to safety is no easy task. It takes strength, endurance, and technique.| The Art of Manliness
How can you balance staying in shape, while also thoroughly enjoying your vacation?| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to fitness and nutrition, the nutrition part can cause a lot of confusion. There’s so much information out there about the best diet to follow and often the advice is contradictory. My guest today is here to clear up some of the confusion.| The Art of Manliness
The deadlift is the most satisfying of barbell lifts. Here's your complete, easy to understand guide to how to deadlift perfectly. Everytime.| The Art of Manliness
Mr. Know Your Lifts is back to teach us how to clean and how to power clean in our latest illustrated weightlifting guide.| The Art of Manliness
Mark Rippetoe, author of Starting Strength, discusses why you should wear weightlifting shoes if you decide to get serious about barbell training.| The Art of Manliness
Looking for a strength training workout that you can take with you on the road and do in your hotel? Enter resistance band training.| The Art of Manliness
Mark Rippetoe shows me how to do the overhead press. We talk about form, how to grip the barbell, and the anatomical movements that take place during the press.| The Art of Manliness
Find out how zone 2 cardio can make your cardio workouts more enjoyable and effective. Boost heart health and insulin resistance with short but intense training sessions.| The Art of Manliness
As I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’ve been incorporating more machines into my weight training. A few months ago, I wrote about how I’m using leg extensions along with squats to build meaty quads. Lately I’ve been availing myself of another lower-body-building apparatus: the leg press machine. The leg press machine has the reputation of being […]| The Art of Manliness
Discover the importance of having a spotter during the bench press. Learn how to choose a reliable spotter and ensure your safety.| The Art of Manliness
Add this 15-minute bodyweight workout to your morning routine to start your day off right.| The Art of Manliness
A short, intense bodyweight workout is just what the doctor ordered.| The Art of Manliness
In his Memorabilia, Xenophon, a student of Socrates, shares a dialogue about physical fitness between Socrates and one of his disciples named Epigenes.| The Art of Manliness
Get stronger and develop a powerful upper body with the right technique for doing pull-ups. Learn how to do a pull-up correctly and safely.| The Art of Manliness
Learn how to bench press correctly. Understand the exercise's broader function and prevent poor form. Boost both functional & aesthetics. Plus - get a ready measure of overall strength!| The Art of Manliness
Welcome back to Bro Basics, a series which covers exercises that are popular and can be useful but are often done inadequately and solely for aesthetics, and shows the exercises’ broader function and how to perform them correctly. In our first installment in this series, we covered how to do a classic bro exercise: the […]| The Art of Manliness
WWII Workout Week continues with exercises to improve your posture.| The Art of Manliness
You notice a tree branch up ahead hanging over the river. If you can grab onto the branch as you pass under it, you can climb to safety. Here's the workout you need.| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chad Howse. For this series on hero training, every other week Chad will give Art of Manliness readers a workout based on building the strength and fitness needed to tackle a heroic task. Even if you never have to step in to save the day, it’s just […]| The Art of Manliness
Leaping ability is all about power and athleticism. The more athletic you are, the better equipped you are to deal with a dangerous situation.| The Art of Manliness
Explore the benefits of front squats for your lower body. Master the proper form and technique to maximize your gains.| The Art of Manliness
The squat. One of the manliest exercises around, and for good reason. You can make a strong case that the squat is the best exercise you can possibly do.| The Art of Manliness
Get in the best shape of your life with a bulgarian training bag. Here's how to make and use one.| The Art of Manliness
During most thick rope exercises, the muscles in the hands and forearms are engaged to a great extent, which is an area where many men lack sufficient strength.| The Art of Manliness
Uncover the secrets of Bruce Lee's legendary workout routine and how it helped shape his incredible physique and martial arts prowess.| The Art of Manliness
Looking for a new squat variation? Learn about the Hatfield squat and how it can help you build lower-body strength and overcome pain or discomfort.| The Art of Manliness
Since March, I’ve been waking up earlier. Before that time, I’d typically go to bed at 11 p.m. and naturally wake up between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. Then, for some reason, regardless of what time I went to bed, I started spontaneously waking up between 5:30 and 6 a.m. Consequently, I moved my bedtime earlier, […]| The Art of Manliness
Experience the benefits of cable machine workouts. Enhance your balance, stability, and strength with versatile exercises on cable machines.| The Art of Manliness
Learn the real benefits of HIIT workouts from Dr. Martin Gibala. Find out how shorter, intense workouts can still provide significant improvements in fitness and mitochondrial capacity.| The Art of Manliness
Get on track to achieve your fitness goals by understanding the difference between exercise and training and why it matters.| The Art of Manliness
Master the deadlift with these five cues for proper form and technique. Learn how to maintain back extension and lift heavy weights safely.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the role of NEAT in weight loss. Learn how non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help you burn calories throughout the day.| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is a rebroadcast. When it comes to losing weight, you can find plenty of complicated programs that involve long, intense workouts and strict calorie-counting diet plans. But my guest today takes an approach to fat loss that’s awesomely simple, and even more effective because of that fact. His name is Dan John and […]| The Art of Manliness
