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Like father, like son. Except not quite as thicc. Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, is apparently taking after his father in the bodybuilding department. In a recent Instagram photo, the 21-year-old struck the same legendary pose his father made famous back in the '70s, showing off his lats and biceps. "Just a lil thicc," Baena wrote in the caption. Hey, we get it—not all of us can be former Mr. Universes and seven-time winners of Mr. Olympia. Here's the iconic pose in a photo from 1976: Getty ImagesJack Mitchell We know the Austrian Oak is proud of his son's progress in the gym. In a birthday message in October of 2017, Schwarzenegger called Baena "a fantastic son and great training partner." "You get stronger and smarter every year and I'm so proud of you," he said. Tell us what you think: If you're looking to build a stronger back—and maybe strike a Schwarzenegger pose of your own—we've got the exercises you need. Check out our list of the top 10 … [Read more...] about Schwarzenegger’s Son Just Nailed One of His Dad’s Iconic Poses

If you've ever taken a trip with us through hollow body hell, get ready for another ab scorcher that's designed to put your core to the test. This hollow body rock challenge adds some extra groundwork to make its effects more animalistic—which can only be a bonus for your six-pack situation. First, you'll use the uneven hollow body rock to hone your core's stability. Even though there are no weights involved, it'll still be tough. "Having that arm out to the side is going to throw off the dynamic to your hollow rocks ever so slightly," says Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.But you're only getting started. The challenge gets interesting when you add in gator rolls, a move reminiscent of the big reptile's killing maneuver. "You going to think this is easy, but it's actually pretty tricky and core intensive," Samuel says. "You're not just rolling over—you're trying to roll over without your legs or your arms. They stay off the ground the whole time."All … [Read more...] about Try This Ab Workout Challenge to Attack Your Core Like a Predator

Today (the third Thursday of January) is so-called 'Quitters' day', which means it's the day when people are most likely to give up on their new year's resolutions, according to social fitness network Strava. How depressing. Fortunately, this year's wellness vibe is much more centred around self-love and self-acceptance, over the idea that you must reinvent yourself as soon as the clock strikes 12 on December 31. Even so, many of us will be using the start of a brand new year as a good excuse to get fit, so we asked 10 of London's most influential personal trainers for some alternative words of wisdom to encourage and motivate you on your fitness journey. From prioritising at least seven hours kip a night, to learning to breathe properly in a workout and extending your overnight fast, their expert advice was not all focused on reps and sets. Read on for more 2019 fitspo. The race is on... Set yourself a goal that doesn't involve weight, Roger Frampton @rogerframpton "Instead of … [Read more...] about The best personal trainers in London on their one fitness tip for 2019

Before you grab the foam roller out of the cluttered corner of your gym for a warmup or cooldown session, you should know why you might want to be using the tool. It all starts with the fascia. Fascia is a webbing of connective tissue that links the muscles and covers them, similar to shrink wrap. Until recent years, scientists thought that that was all there was to say about it, but they’ve come to learn that it influences muscles’ ability to contract and the movements they can coordinate together. Part of the wear and tear we suffer from working out, the stress of daily life, and aging is damage to fascia, which can result in trigger points—the knots that feel tender, even painful, when something presses against our muscles. Trigger points that are left untreated can knock the body’s fascial system out of whack, leading to other problems, like muscle imbalances and injury. Order NowFor a full compendium of fitness knowledge, check out the Men's Health … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most Out of Your Foam Roller

If you sit at a desk all day, your lower body probably isn't in the greatest shape. Dead butt syndrome, a.k.a. gluteal amnesia, is a real problem—and if that's the case, your hip flexors are super tight.That's a problem trainer Charlee Atkins, C.S.C.S., has had first-hand experience trying to solve. The SoulCycle Master Instructor spends a ton of time on the stationary bike teaching classes, then takes a load off like the rest of us when she's not active, so her hips can feel just as tight as someone who logged an 8-hour day in an office chair. Perform Better Exercise Mini Bands To ramp up mobility, loosen up stiff hips, and get the glutes firing, Atkins turns to a simple two move routine before leg day workouts. To perform the series, you'll need mini bands for your legs and a mat to lay on. "The band's added resistance turns the exercise into an active or 'resistive stretch' by keeping the muscles activated throughout the entire movement," says Atkins. "It's a great … [Read more...] about Try These Exercises to Fight Dead Butt Syndrome