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, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News.
Here’s How to Do a Bird Dog and Make the Most Out of the Exercise
These four tips will help you maintain total-body tension and complete control of your core.
This Plank Flow Will Make Your Back Feel Great
Loosen up your tight lower back (and strengthen your core) in one move.
Your Triceps Are Important—Strengthen Them With This Bodyweight Move
It’s the perfect addition to your next upper body workout.
This Sprinter Sit-Up Challenge Will Fire Up Your Obliques in 5 Minutes
Build a strong core with this bodyweight drill that can be done anywhere.
Kick Off Your Year of Cross-Training With This Total-Body Workout
Jumpstart your fitness plan with this workout program that incorporates bodyweight and dumbbells.
This 15-Minute Triceps Workout Can Be Done Anywhere
Use your bodyweight and a bench (or chair or step) to work this often-overlooked muscle.
How Step Ups Can Build Serious Lower-Body Strength
This simple exercise is worth the time and effort to do the right way.
This Plank Row Finisher Will Strengthen Your Abs and Back
Planks can be boring. Level up with rows and isometric holds instead.
Build Explosive Power and Strength With the Dumbbell Snatch
The move can be tricky to master, but once you get it down, you’ll smoke your entire body.
What the Heck Is an Arnold Press—And How Should You Add It to Your Workouts?
This is key to building shoulder strength—without wrecking your shoulders.
4 Exercises That Will Fire Up Your Obliques
This often-forgotten muscle is the key to stronger abs.