Harry Bullmore
Harry covers news, reviews and features for Coach, Fit&Well and Live Science. With over a decade of training experience, he has tried everything from powerlifting to gymnastics, cardio to CrossFit, all in a bid to find fun ways of building a healthy, functional body.
Prior to his current role, Harry wrote health and fitness product reviews for publications including Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Runner’s World, crafting candid critiques of rowing machines, massage guns and more. Before this, he spent three years working as a news reporter, and broke stories of international interest on the Coronavirus pandemic in his local area. In his time as a reporter, his byline appeared in more than 70 national and regional newspapers.
When not occupied with a Biro or barbell, he can often be found trying to exhaust his ever-energetic puppy.
Latest articles by Harry Bullmore
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How To Master The Romanian Deadlift And Unlock Your Leg Muscles
By Sam Rider last updated
Often overlooked, Romanian deadlifts are the key to bigger, stronger legs
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CrossFit 23.2 Standards: How To Nail The Burpee Pull-Up, Shuttle Runs And Thruster
By Harry Bullmore published
Avoiding no-reps is a no-brainer, here’s how to perform every move in Open workout 23.2 according to CrossFit’s standards
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When Will The CrossFit Open 2023 Workouts Be Announced?
By Harry Bullmore last updated
The CrossFit Open workouts are announced every Thursday until 2nd March. Here’s where you can watch the big reveals
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How To Perform CrossFit Open Workout 23.1 Scaled
By Harry Bullmore published
The complex gymnastic movements mean many people are looking to scale this workout – here’s how to do it
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Pro Tips For CrossFit Open Workout 23.1
By Harry Bullmore published
Post your best score for CrossFit Open workout 23.1 and climb the leaderboard with this advice from professional athlete Aimee Cringle
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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
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This Three-Move HYROX Session Builds Endurance With Just Your Bodyweight
By Harry Bullmore published
HYROX master trainer Jade Skillen has crafted a workout to improve your ability to run when fatigued – no equipment needed
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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
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NoBull Trainer Review: A Minimalist Shoe That’s Great For CrossFit
By Harry Bullmore published
While others add heel clips and fancy midsole foams, NoBull has stuck with a simple sole and one-piece upper – and it works
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How To Do The Bulgarian Split Squat
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Whether you’re a rugby player, boxer or runner, this is the single-leg squat variation you need
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Four Moves To Build Upper-Body Muscle In Less Than 20 Minutes
By Harry Bullmore published
This short conditioning workout will raise your heart rate while strengthening your chest, back, shoulders, core and more
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Test Your Functional Strength With This Seven-Move Kettlebell Session
By Harry Bullmore published
Get stuck into this full-body circuit from Bradley Simmonds, which uses two kettlebells to increase the challenge
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How To Do The Rack Pull
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Bulk up your back and improve your deadlift numbers with this barbell exercise
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How To Do The Close-Grip Bench Press
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Bring your hands close together to transfer the emphasis from your chest to your triceps
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Try This CrossFit Champ’s Two-Move Workout – No Equipment Needed
By Harry Bullmore published
Sam Briggs bodyweight burner alternates between press-ups and sit-ups
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All You Need Is 10 Moves In 10 Minutes To Get In A Good Cardio And Core Workout
By Harry Bullmore published
Get a sweat on using just your bodyweight with this follow-along video from Frank Medrano
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How To Do The Incline Bench Press
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Try the bench press from a new angle to increase your chest strength
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Born Barikor’s Eight-Move Workout Builds Explosive Leg Power Without Any Equipment
By Harry Bullmore published
The straightforward bodyweight session will also improve your cardio fitness
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How To Do The Hip Thrust
By Harry Bullmore last updated
If you want glorious glutes, this is one exercise you can’t afford to skip
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Build Upper-Body Muscle With This Four-Move Kettlebell Workout
By Harry Bullmore published
Work your chest, back and more with this challenging session from trainer Keanu Rey Soto
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How To Master The Military Press
By Sam Rider last updated
Stand to attention to reap the abs-building benefits of the military press
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Steve Cook Still Does Cardio While Packing On Muscle – Here’s Why
By Harry Bullmore published
You don’t need to ditch cardio during bulking season. If you have been, rectify that immediately with this session from the former pro bodybuilder
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You Only Need Two Dumbbells To Complete These Eight Chris Hemsworth Workouts
By Harry Bullmore published
The Hollywood star has released a series of bodyweight and dumbbell workouts on his fitness app’s Instagram account – here’s our favourite