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

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Don’t think exercise classes can result in the physique and performance improvements you get by training solo? Think again

By Joel Snape Published
January is the worst part. Here’s how to get yourself through those tough first weeks and set yourself up for future success

By Joel Snape Published
Not just any gym will do. Choose the right one to help you on your journey to a fitter, healthier you

By Joel Snape Published
It’s got three heads and you should train all three for arms that look big from all angles – here’s how

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To puff up your pectorals, you need to think heavy loads, low reps and fast speeds

By Joel Snape Published
You’ll need a variety of exercises to hit this key region – but focus on hip extension and knee flexion

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It’s the platform for everything else. Keep your whole posterior chain strong to make your overall lifting better

By Joel Snape Published
Try this workout and use these training tips to benefit from hip health and improved power

By Joel Snape Published
Build better legs and burn fat fast with this must-do barbell move

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Here’s how to work your deltoids and the smaller muscles around the rotator cuff

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Bin the biceps curls and can the crunches. If you want a six-pack (and you do), you need to train smart. Our experts are here to help

By Joel Snape Published
Focus on movements – not body parts

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Your willpower won’t save you when circumstances get tricky. Prepare for difficult situations ahead of time, and you’ll stay lean later

By Joel Snape Published
No more excuses. We’ve put your most common dietary problems to an elite panel of experts. Use their tips to eat better than ever

By Joel Snape Published
Should you cut out processed meat entirely? Here’s one expert’s take

By Joel Snape Published
You might be eating more junk food than you realise because it isn’t just bad for you, it’s actually designed to make you keep eating it

By Joel Snape Published
If you’re ring-ready, you’ll be prepared for anything. Time to glove up and embrace the sweet science of sweat

By Joel Snape Published
Can intermittent fasting two days a week help you lose weight? Does the 5:2 diet work for men? We investigate

By Joel Snape Published
What are the benefits of the dairy-free diet? And what about the downsides?

By Nathan Ditum, Joel Snape Published
The good and bad of reducing your sugar intake, plus we put a sugar-free diet plan to the test

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Sugar is widely accepted as the culprit behind soaring obesity rates. But exactly how is the white stuff making us fat?
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