Charles Poliquin
One of the world's premier strength coaches, Charles Poliquin has successfully trained professional athletes and Olympians worldwide. Poliquin writes a monthly column for Men's Fitness about how to train as effectively as possible.
Latest articles by Charles Poliquin

Does Running Build Muscle?
By Charles Poliquin published
Yes, but a gentle jog ain’t going to cut it. Get bigger, stronger, leaner and healthier with short bursts of sprinting

Charles Poliquin: how sleep deprivation could harm your workout
By Charles Poliquin published
Building muscle isn't just about training and nutrition, says Charles Poliquin. You also need a good night's sleep...

Charles Poliquin Explains How To Keep Getting Stronger
By Charles Poliquin published
Try Charles Poliquin's plateau-shattering protocol and get 10% stronger in just seven sessions

Are you getting enough sleep?
By Charles Poliquin published
A good night’s sleep is crucial if you want to build muscle, says Charles Poliquin

Nutrition tips for increasing muscle mass
By Charles Poliquin published
Eat often for a better physique, performance and life, says Charles Poliquin

The best foods for burning fat
By Charles Poliquin published
Build a lean, strong body by filling your shopping basket with these essential fat-loss foods, says Charles Poliquin

Why You Should Squat
By Charles Poliquin published
Make squats the foundation of your training programme if you want to get bigger, stronger and leaner

Charles Poliquin's top training traits
By Charles Poliquin published
Successful athletes may come from all walks of life but they all have five habits in common

Eat whole foods to burn fat and build muscle
By Charles Poliquin published
Replace processed food in your diet with raw fruit and veg to build muscle, says Charles Poliquin

Charles Poliquin's bench press tips
By Charles Poliquin published
Try Charles Poliquin’s tweaks to the classic bench press for sustained muscle growth

Go prehistoric with Poliquin
By Charles Poliquin published
Forget the future of fitness and rediscover the prehistoric path to a strong, lean and healthy body

How To Perform Perfect Reps
By Charles Poliquin published
Get the most out of every rep and reap the rewards to become bigger and stronger, says Charles Poliquin.

Why Runners Should Lift Weights
By Charles Poliquin published
Don’t worry, you won’t get too bulky – just fitter, faster and less prone to injury
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