Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.
Fitness Director
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, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News.
Summer's Almost Here. Get Your Body Ready Now.
Use these workouts and exercises to get prepped for the best season of the year.
SMRTFT Nüobell Review: One of the Best Premium Dumbbells We've Tested
These weights are worth the money.
We Found the Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Every Home Gym
Looking to make more gains while taking up less space? These picks from SMRTFT, PowerBlock, and REP Fitness bring big weight in a small package.
The 9 Best Fitness Trackers, Tested By Our Fitness and Tech Experts
Our fitness team recommends trackers from Garmin, Apple, and Suunto.
12 Resistance Band Moves You Can Do at Home
No dumbbells, no problem. Build muscle, size, and strength with these workouts.
How to Do a Close-Grip Pushup the Right Way
One small tweak can fix a problem you didn't even know you had.
20 Ab Exercises That Will Help You Carve a Stronger Core
Whether you want a six-pack or not, you should be using these moves to build a stronger core.
How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift Without Losing Your Balance
You don't need to kick back and fall down to build your posterior chain.
15 Dumbbell Exercises to Build Back Strength and Muscle
Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.
How to Do Good Mornings to Build Stronger Legs
Rise up for bigger, stronger hamstrings and glutes.
The 20 Best Chest Exercises to Build Stronger Pecs
Check out these exercises and training tips for a bigger, better upper body.
How to Do a Kettlebell Swing the Right Way
Too many people swing away without thinking about form. Here's how to do the move right.
How to Do the Barbell Romanian Deadlift to Upgrade Your Leg Day
Use the RDL to build a stronger, shapelier backside.
The 6 Best Ellipticals Right Now, Tested and Reviewed by Fitness Experts
Your elliptical routine doesn't need to be limited to the fitness club.
Pull Your Way to a Bigger Back With the Inverted Row
How to master the form of this deceptively tricky training staple.
How to Master the Front Squat for Leg Day Gains
Get a grip to push your quads and core to the limit with this squat variation.
How to Master the Dumbbell Chest Fly
Get those chest gains without getting yourself hurt or smashing up your dumbbells.
We Tested Puma's Latest Hyrox Shoe by Doing the Workouts. Here's Our Thoughts.
Is the Puma x Hyrox Deviate Nitro Elite 4 the perfect shoe for fitness races? Three editors spent two weeks finding out.
How to Do Burpees the Right Way
One of the toughest, most feared exercises in the gym, explained.
7 Best Foldable Rowing Machines, According to Editors and Certified Trainers
Get fit without sacrificing precious floor space.
The 20 Best Biceps Exercises for Your Muscle-Building Workouts
These moves give you plenty of new ways to build big arms.
The 20 Best Leg Exercises of All Time
Master these moves to pack muscle and size onto your glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
What Are the Best Kinds of Shoes Treadmill Running? We Logged Serious Miles to Find the 7 Winners.
These shoes were made for treads.
What I've Learned From the MH Strength in Diversity Program
"Connection can begin on a screen. But it’s most dynamic and impactful IRL."
How to Determine if Your Home Gym Needs a Kettlebell or Dumbbell (or Both)
Torn between these two popular training tools? We're here to help.
4 Exercises That Will Help You Stay Loose on Long Flights
You don't have to suffer through stationary, hours-long flights.
This Simple Piece of Fitness Gear Helps Chloe Kim Get a Workout Anywhere She Travels
Good for warmups or a simple core workout.
The Best Smart Home Gym Equipment, Based on Editor Testing
These machines are worth your hard-earned money.
The Best Workout Clothes for Men, Tested by Fitness Editors and Trainers
Brands like Lululemon, Vuori, Tracksmith, and more are consistently some of the best we test.
These Trainer-Approved Dumbbells Are Actually Worth Investing In
For a complete home gym setup, you need a proper set of dumbbells—period.
6 Best Kettlebells of 2026, According to Personal Trainers
Grab one of these weights and get into the swing of things.
Build Real Total-Body Strength With Farmer's Walk
This simple loaded carry move can be tougher than it looks. Here's how to do it right.