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
How to Live to 100 Years Old
By Joel Snape published
Want to hit triple figures? Here's seven simple things most centenarians have in common
Carl Froch's Guide to Getting Shirt-Filling Arms
By Joel Snape published
Follow the world champ's six-step plan and build guns worthy of a pro boxer
7 Common Gym Clothes Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
By Joel Snape published
Avoid these embarrassing sartorial slip-ups in the gym, and lift with your pride intact
60 Seconds With Marvel's Most Grown-Up Superhero
By Joel Snape published
The star of Netflix smash series Daredevil, Charlie Cox, explains how even the busiest guy can get into superhero shape
How to fight like Iron Man
By Joel Snape published
Eric Oram is the man who taught Robert Downey Jr to kick ass as Tony Stark - but, he says, wing chun’s about more than just violence
How To Be Fast And Strong At The Same Time
By Joel Snape published
How to build a workout regime to become fast and strong at the same time
The best workouts to improve your concentration
By Joel Snape published
Use the mental state ‘flow’ to get better results in the gym without the grind
7 ways to improve concentration
By Joel Snape published
Increase your work flow with these 7 quick ways of improving concentration
7 quick injury prevention exercises
By Joel Snape published
Improve your personal bests with 7 quick exercises that will keep you injury-free by improving mobility
7 tips for working out with your partner
By Joel Snape published
Make exercising with your wife or girlfriend a fun experience that benefits you both more than working out alone
The NFL Combine Bench Press Test Is A Smart Way To Approach Your Chest Training
By Joel Snape published
Build an upper body like a linebacker by using this NFL bench press technique
The 10 greatest action heroes and their workouts
By Joel Snape published
We pick the top 10 Hollywood action heroes of all time, and reveal the secrets behind their physiques
Game Of Thrones workout plan
By Joel Snape published
Get a body worthy of a knight with this Game of Thrones-inspired workout plan
Gym Jones: taking on the world
By Joel Snape published
The team behind 300 and Man Of Steel's bodies are recruiting more disciples - and preaching a message that goes beyond the gym. MF signs up
Steak: Paddy's Day style
By Joel Snape published
Celebrate Irishness with a healthy twist on your protein-rich steak dinner
Liam Hemsworth’s Workout Is Not For The Faint-Hearted
By Joel Snape published
The Aussie actor used this savage reverse ladder sessionto get in shape ahead of The Hunger Games
7 ways to stay in shape when you get older
By Joel Snape published
Being fit when you’re young is all well and good – but you need to make sure you’re in equally good shape when you age. Here’s how
The 10 commandments of the gym
By Joel Snape published
These rules should be carved in stone and hung in every gym. But since they’re not, print them out and stick them above the squat rack
Gym of the week: Urban Kings
By Joel Snape published
This week's gym of the week is the fighters' haven Urban Kings
15 fitness tips to keep your resolutions on track
By Joel Snape published
Hitting the new year hard? Here's how to make sure you don't cave by February
How To Survive Christmas: The Ultimate Guide
By Joel Snape published
Read our guide on how to offset the partying so you make it to 2015 in great shape
The best fitness films of Netflix
By Joel Snape published
It’s a fine repository of hard-to-find video tat – but there’s some gold buried among the B-movies
5 Halloween Costumes for the Fitter Gent
By Joel Snape published
Our pick of the finest Halloween attire for the more muscular man
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