Men's Fitness UK

RAISE THE BAR

By day, Adam Bishop is strength and conditioning coach at Harlequins rugby club. The rest of the time, he’s an elite strongman who holds the title of Britain’s Strongest Man. The 31-year-old – who’s also the second strongest man in Europe and a World’s Strongest Man finalist – tells MF some of the heavy-weight secrets to his serious strength...

1. DON’T RUSH IT

If you’re expecting rapid progress, Bishop says you’ll be disappointed. “One of the biggest mistakes I see guys in the gym make is trying to

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