Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.
Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of Men's Health and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience. He's logged training time with NFL athletes and track athletes and his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. Before joining Men's Health in 2017, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News.
The 7 Best Wrist Wraps for Heavy Lifting, According to Certified Trainers
Crush your bench presses with a little extra reinforcement.
This Is How You Can Structure a Back and Biceps Workout
This is the structure you can use to pack on strength and size to these essential muscle groups.
9 Best Barbell Pads for Strength Training, According to Fitness Trainers
No shame in a little extra cushioning for hip thrusts (and beyond).
The 8 Best Pullup Bars for Home Workouts, According to Fitness Experts
From free-standing rigs to door attachment units, everything you need to build your back and arms at home.
The 11 Best Treadmills You Can Buy in 2023, Tested by Fitness Trainers
Walk, jog, or run your way into the best shape of your life in the comfort of your own home.
The 12 Best Rowing Machines, Tested by Certified Trainers
Reap the benefits of the rower by adding one of these machines to your workout space.
The 20 Best Workout Moves for Your Chest
Check out these exercises and training tips for a bigger, better, stronger chest.
The 13 Best Pairs of Compression Shorts for Men in 2023, Tested by Personal Trainers
Not too loose and not too tight, but just right.
11 Rowing Workouts That Will Incinerate Fat
Bored with your cardio routine? Ramp up your heart rate and smash fat with these rowing workouts instead.
22 Exercises to Build Boulder Shoulders
Use these movements to build muscle and strength.
The 9 Best Power Racks to Add to Your Home Gym, Tested by Fitness Professionals
Get everything you need to lift heavy at home.
Summer's Almost Here. Get Your Body Ready Now.
Use these workouts and exercises to get prepped for the best season of the year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Explains His Olympia-Era PED Use
He took two key drugs in his prime, decades before they were made illegal.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Secret to Lasting Influence
He’s outmuscled and outsmarted his way to the tippity-top of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics. But can he master the art of online influence?
The 2023 Men's Health Fitness Awards
We sweat-tested all the best fitness gear of 2023 so you don't have to.
The Best Exercise Bikes in 2023, According to Fitness Trainers
Skip the studio hassles and get a ride in at home.
Blow Up Your Arms With These 14 Triceps Exercises
Try these moves to give your arms' three-headed monster some extra attention.
The Best Massage Guns on the Market in 2023, According to Professional Trainers
Massage guns are at the forefront of at-home athletic recovery. Here's what you need to know about the buzziest fitness tools you can get.
How Jason Momoa Stays Jacked Without Sacrificing Fun
The blockbuster star maintains a knockout physique for Fast X and Aquaman. Here's how he does it.
16 Dumbbell Exercises to Build Back Strength and Muscle
Pullups and chinups aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and midback.
We Put the VALD Performance ForceFrame to the Test to Find Muscle Imbalances
MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel tried the VALD ForceFrame to test his strength—and find out how he can perform even better.
Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Protein Powder™ Is The Go-To Protein Powder For This MH Editor
You don't have to sacrifice delicious flavor for high protein anymore.
Best Fitness Smartwatches 2023: The 7 Watches That Can Help Optimize Your Workout
Consider a data-driven approach to tracking your health.
9 Best Whey Protein Powders for Muscle Gain
Quit struggling to hit your macros.
The Future of Fitness
Fitness as we know it is being transformed by new-age tech. Here's what to watch for.
The Recovery Revolution Comes Home
High-tech recovery is no longer just for the pros. Here's how you can get in on the fun.
How Data Helps You Muscle Up
Connected fitness devices routinely collect workout info. Tonal is finally using that data to help you move better.
This 5-Move Full-Body Dumbbell Workout Has a Big Core Payoff
You'll build muscle, strength, and challenge your abs more than you'd expect.
The 12 Best Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Forearms
No one will doubt your handshake again.
The 20 Best Workout Clothes for Men, Tested by Fashion and Fitness Experts
Tackle all your fitness goals in style.
The 30 Best Biceps Exercises for Your Muscle-Building Workouts
These moves give you plenty of new ways to build big arms.
The 5 Best Folding Exercise Bikes in 2023
Spin away at home, then stow your bike until next time you want to sweat.