Joe Warner
Joe Warner is a highly experienced journalist and editor who began working in fitness media in 2008.
He has featured on the cover of Men’s Fitness UK twice and has written Amazon best-sellers, including co-authoring 12-Week Body Plan with Ultimate Performance Fitness CEO and founder Nick Mitchell.
Joe Warner worked for Men’s Fitness UK, which temporarily shared a website with Coach. He joined as staff writer in 2008, then was deputy editor from 2009 until 2013. He returned as editor of Men’s Fitness UK from 2016 to 2019.
He is currently editorial director of IL Media and editorial director of the New Body Plan, and makes regular appearances on BBC radio and TalkSport.
As well as being the man we’d most want to emulate in the gym, Joe has completed five marathons.
Latest articles by Joe Warner

7 Different Barbell Moves
By Joe Warner last updated
For an easy way to keep your workouts fresh, grab a barbell and work all your major muscle groups with these innovative moves

Can You Build Muscle With Bodyweight Training?
By Joe Warner last updated
Yes, up to a point. Find out when to use bodyweight moves to build muscle and the other benefits you don’t want to sleep on

Joe Warner's cover model body blog 1
By Joe Warner last updated
Follow our blogger’s progress as he attempts to build a body worthy of being on the cover of Men’s Fitness

Side Plank: The Best Abs Move You’re (Probably) Not Doing
By Joe Warner last updated
The side plank is an often overlooked exercise for building strong abs. Reap the benefits with this form guide and variations

These Free-Weights Workouts Will Help You Stop Wasting Time In The Gym
By Joe Warner last updated
Use your gym time effectively with these free-weights workouts, which help you master movement patterns to build functional strength and muscle size

Back Workouts For The Gym To Add Muscle Quickly
By Joe Warner last updated
Add impressive size and strength with these back workouts, and build a better balanced body

Fat-Loss Workouts: Five Circuits To Build Muscle
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Maintaining muscle is an important part of losing weight and these workouts will help you do just that – as well as burning fat

Try This 7-Day Meal Plan For Muscle Gain To Get Better Results From The Gym
By Joe Warner last updated
Bulk up with this week-long high-protein meal plan for muscle gain

Build Big Arms With The Hammer Curl
By Joe Warner published
This dumbbell move hits the often neglected brachialis muscles

Just 3 Moves To Torch Fat And Boost Cardio Fitness
By Joe Warner last updated
Take your fitness to new heights with this conditioning workout

Rotator Cuff Shoulder Workout
By Joe Warner last updated
Build up your shoulders and protect yourself from injury with these resistance moves

Four Moves To Boost Your Bench Numbers
By Joe Warner last updated
Strengthen the muscles you need to improve your bench press

Gym Ball Leg Curl
By Joe Warner last updated
Use your own bodyweight to target your hamstrings

Target Your Upper Chest By Pressing From A Different Angle
By Joe Warner last updated
Tilt your bench and feel the burn in those upper chest muscles

Lying Reverse Lateral Raise
By Joe Warner last updated
Target those hard-to-reach rear shoulders, and give your upper-back muscles a workout into the bargain.

How To Get The Barbell Curl Right
By Joe Warner last updated
This biceps exercise can put a lot of strain on the wrists and elbows. Here’s how to perform the barbell curl safely and effectively

How To Use The Big Three Lifts To Get Strong, Build Muscle Or Burn Fat
By Joe Warner last updated
Get the size, strength or fat loss results you want by using the three big lifts in a smart training plan

The Chest Workout For Men Who Want Bigger Pecs
By Joe Warner last updated
Put this six-move weights workout to the test to build a bigger, stronger and wider chest to transform your torso

How To Do The Split Squat
By Joe Warner published
Swap out standard squats for this exercise and add a test for your abs

The Best Smoothie Recipes
By Joe Warner last updated
Getting your lunch from a glass doesn’t mean missing out on nutrients. Our team of experts will help you find your perfect blend

The Best Kettlebell Workouts For Strength, Cardio And Fat Loss
By Joe Warner last updated
Take your training to a whole new level with these kettlebell workouts

Home Workouts And Workout Plans For All Levels
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Work up a sweat at home with our library of home workouts, or follow a home workout plan

The Biceps Exercises You Need To Get Bigger Biceps
By Joe Warner last updated
Try these must-do moves and expert tips to add major arm size
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