Edward Cooper
Ed Cooper is the former Deputy Digital Editor at Men’s Health UK, writing and editing about anything you want to know about — from tech to fitness, mental health to style, food and so much more. Ed has run the MH gauntlet, including transformations, marathons and er website re-designs. He’s awful at pub sports, though. Follow him: @EA_Cooper
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Olympic Swimmer Adam Peaty Reveals His Exact Workout and Training Tips
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Home workouts are great. Their fatal flaw? Hitting your back muscles — here’s how to turn the tide at home
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Tired of not seeing proper results? Using the ‘Push, Pull, Legs’ (PPL) method, you can accelerate your progress in the weights room without sacrificing time
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Build a Bigger, Stronger Back with The Best Back Exercises and Workouts for Men
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