Joel Snape
From 2008 to 2018, Joel worked for Men's Fitness, which predated, and then shared a website with, Coach. Joel moved from features editor, to acting editor, associate editor and finally editor-at-large. Joel has also written for The Telegraph and The Guardian. Though he spent years running the hills of Bath, he’s since ditched his trainers for a succession of Converse high-tops, since they’re better suited to his love of pulling vans, lifting cars, and hefting logs in a succession of strongman competitions.
Latest articles by Joel Snape
This Dumbbell Biceps Workout Is Simple And Effective
By Joel Snape last updated
Try this three-move dumbbell biceps workout routine which uses horizontal and vertical pulling to build big arms
How To Deadlift: Your Expert Form Guide To The King Of Lifts
By Joel Snape last updated
Improve your deadlift form with our expert how to guide, tips from a world record holder, variations and more
You Only Need Small Dumbbells To Train Your Shoulders If You Use This Smart Home Workout For Shoulder Strength
By Joel Snape last updated
Big weights are unnecessary. The path to shirt-filling shoulders starts with your tiniest dumbbells
How To Do The Leg Press
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Expert advice on how to do the leg press safely, as well as how it compares to the barbell squat
The Lateral Raise: How To Do It And Five Top Form Tips
By Joel Snape last updated
Master the lateral raise to develop your deltoids and build bigger, healthier shoulders
Sculpt Your Abs With This Four-Move Routine
By Joel Snape last updated
They’re made in the kitchen—but they’re revealed by training smart
How To Master The Barbell Squat
By Joe Warner last updated
The back squat is a big move with big benefits, but before you start shifting big weight make sure you’re ready with our comprehensive form guide
The Seven-Day Abs Meal Plan To Help You Get A Six-Pack
By Joel Snape last updated
This week-long eating plan keeps the protein high and calories moderate to help you burn fat and build muscle
How To Master The Bench Press
By Joel Snape last updated
Our expert guide will help you refine your bench press form, with advice for beginners and detail on the finer points for more experienced lifters
The Best Quad Workout To Build Up The Front Of Your Legs
By Joel Snape last updated
Your thigh muscles have four heads and a wide range of muscle fibre types, so a variety of approaches and rep-ranges is key
Master The Barbell Bent-Over Row For A Bigger, Healthier Back
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Use our expert form guide to one of the original big-muscle moves to add the barbell row to your training, and benefit from increased strength and better posture
How To Do Crunches And What They Can (And Can’t) Do For You
By Harry Bullmore last updated
This well-known abs move has benefits if you know how and when to do it. Use our expert crunch form guide to make it work for you
Half Marathon Training: Plans, Tips, Advice And More
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Pick from a wide range of free half marathon training plans and discover everything you need to know to enjoy the race
The Push-Up Home Workout For Big Arms
By Joel Snape last updated
Upgrade your push-ups, and you’ll fill your T-shirts with less fuss. Here’s how it’s done
Superset Workouts: Twice The Gains In Half The Time
By Joel Snape last updated
Find out how to train more efficiently and use our superset workout plan to build a lean, defined torso in just four weeks
Joe Wicks’s Tips To Get Lean
By Joel Snape last updated
Joe Wicks has 15 tips to help you shed fat and get lean. It’s simple advice that works for normal people with normal lives
Why You Should Train Your Legs
By Joel Snape last updated
Develop strong, well-balanced legs and a firm, muscular toosh with 10 of the best lower-body exercises
Outdoor Core Workout For Rock-Hard Abs
By Joel Snape last updated
Cultivate a rock-solid core with these exercises that can be done anywhere. Use them as a bolt-on to your main outdoor workout
Outdoor Press-Up Circuit To Build Your Chest
By Joel Snape last updated
Forget the bench press – try these press-up variations and build a more muscular chest
Outdoor Sprint Training To Burn Fat And Build Endurance
By Joel Snape last updated
These sprint training drills will improve your speed and endurance, build muscle and jump-start your metabolism
Outdoor Fitness Challenges To Push You To Your Limits
By Joel Snape last updated
Burn fat, and build endurance and mental strength with these outdoor fitness challenges that give you something to focus on
Outdoor Fitness Training Plan
By Joel Snape last updated
Don’t like the gym? No problem. Whatever your aim, we’ve assembled a go-anywhere training plan to build the body you want
Suicide Squad Goals: Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang Workout
By Joel Snape last updated
The actor reveals the training secrets he used to get in shape for his role as Captain Boomerang
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