Robert Hicks
Robert Hicks is the multiplatform director at Men’s Health UK. A Sport Science graduate and author of three fitness books published by Bloomsbury, Robert has written numerous articles on health, fitness and nutrition and created several documentaries, most notably Britain’s Steroid Epidemic and The Faces of Attempted Suicide. Robert has been working at Men's Health UK for seven years.
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40 Best Leg Exercises: Upgrade Leg Day with These 40 Moves
Because friends don't let friends skip leg day
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I Went on My First Ever Neilson Holiday with My Family, Here’s My Review
For someone who likes to simply ‘do nothing’ when he's away, this was an experience our Digital Editor will never forget
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10 Quick Ways to Fire up Your Sex Drive
The more often you have sex, the greater your chances of conception. But there's other ways you can increase your libido, too
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How Welsh is Louis Rees-Zammit?
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Louis Rees-Zammit: 'I Know People Are Going to Be Disappointed That I’ve Left Rugby'
The poster boy of Welsh rugby talks to Men's Health about his decision to leave the sport and try his hand at American football
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Watching Sport Is Good for You, Says New Research
With the Olympics kicking off this weekend, there are health benefits to be gained from being a couch potato
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Colin Montgomerie: ‘We Need to Look out for Everybody, We’re All in the Same Boat’
With almost two-thirds of golf members now over the age of 50, the same age where the highest rates of suicide occur, golf is in a unique position to help those impacted by ill mental health
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Ray Winstone: To Sit down and Have a Conversation about Mental Health Is Rare for Me
His career spans five decades, but on-screen hardman Ray Winstone hasn’t always felt at home in the arts. He spoke to John Fendley about overcoming imposter syndrome, living with grief and looking out for your mates
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Unpopular Opinion: 'It's Okay If You Work out Just to Look Good'
It might not be as noble as training for longevity or stress relief. But at least it’s honest
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10 Best Dumbbell Exercises To Build Bigger, Stronger Legs
Think you need a squat rack and endless machines to build bigger legs? Think again. These are the 10 dumbbell only exercises you need for a bigger lower body
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Adam Peaty's Trainer Shares the Swimmer's Gold Medal-Winning Workout for Huge Upper-Body Strength
'On dry land, you have the ground to offer stability…In the water, all of this comes from your core'
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Olympic Swimmer Adam Peaty Reveals His Exact Workout and Training Tips
Plus, what the gold medallist eats in a day
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Gonorrhoea Cases Hit Record High in England, New Report Shows
Syphilis is on the rise, too, with numbers not seen since 1948
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At-Home Saliva Test Could Turn Tide on Prostate Cancer, Says Study
Researchers believe this cheap and simple test could help catch the disease earlier
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Declan Rice’s Surprising Pre-Match Meal (It Won’t Be What You Expect)
Forget the superfoods. The England and Arsenal defensive midfielder opens up about his food obsession that’s ‘getting out of hand’
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How the World's Strongest Man Builds His Body
The record-breaking feats of the three-time World’s Strongest Man don’t come easy. Here’s how Tom Stoltman shoulders the load
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‘Game-Changing’ Prostate Cancer Screening Trial Could Cut Deaths by 40%
With no current screening programme in the UK, experts believe this £42m project is a ‘pivotal moment’ in the fight against prostate cancer
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Become the Strongest, Leanest Version of Yourself with These 5 Full-Body Workouts
Regardless of how much kit you have (or don't have), we have a workout that will hit all of your major muscle groups
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Vinnie Jones Wants You To Be an Eagle
The footballer turned Hollywood actor is the face of a new campaign encouraging young men to open up about their mental health. He talks to MH about his own personal battles and why he thinks he can inspire others
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32 Best Dumbbell Exercises for Building Muscle
Develop total-body strength and build maximum muscle mass with a simple set of dumbbells
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Over 60? You Can Still Build New Muscle Well Into Your 70s, Says Science
You still have the potential to turn your golden years into iron abs. If age is but a number – make it 100kg on the bench press
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Is Bodybuilding the Secret to a Better Night’s Sleep?
Could this unlikely pastime could be the key to a more restful night’s sleep?
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The 37 Best Shoulder Exercises and Workouts for Packing on Muscle
The exercises, workouts and knowledge you need to add serious size to your shoulders
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Millions of People over 40 Are Unaware They Have Dangerously High Blood Pressure, Says NHS
It’s thought there are more than 4 million people living with the ‘silent killer’ in England
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Top Fitness Tips from the Founder of Represent
Our latest cover star, George Heaton, shares the training advice that got him on the front cover of Men's Health
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'Everyone Who Is Telling the Truth Will Identify with What We’re Talking About'
In our new series titled Head Strong, John Fendley sat down with Hollywood actor Ray Winstone to chat about the moments in his life that have had the biggest impact on him and what he did to overcome them
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Ray Winstone: ‘I’ve Never Truly Felt like I Belonged as an Actor’
In an exclusive sit-down chat with MH, the star of Netflix’s The Gentleman talks about inverted snobbery and how he’s always felt like people were laughing at him
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More than a Billion People Are Now Obese, New Research Reveals
The team of scientists says there’s an urgent need for major changes in how obesity is tackled
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24 Best Bicep Exercises to Build Muscle
Want guns for fun? This ultimate plan has you covered!
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The Best Exercises to Improve Your Grip Strength
Grip strength may well be the key to not just lifting more, but living longer. Here's your complete guide to improving yours
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Inside the Diet That Helped Guy Ritchie Lose a Stone in Bodyweight
The acclaimed director has revealed the foods he eats while in ‘contracting mode’
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Bowel Cancer Cases Rising among Younger People in the UK, Says New Research
According to a new study obesity and alcohol are driving the numbers up