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.
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.
The 5 Best Adjustable Dumbbell Sets, Tested by Certified Trainers
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.
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 Chest Exercises to Build Stronger Pecs
Check out these exercises and training tips for a bigger, better, stronger chest.
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.
The 9 Best Fitness Trackers, Tested By Our Fitness and Tech Experts
Our fitness team recommends trackers from Garmin, Apple, and Suunto.
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.
The 7 Best Wrist Wraps for Heavy Lifting, According to Certified Trainers
Crush your presses and lifts with a little extra reinforcement.
The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training
Everything you need to know to get started with your new workout routine.
This Beginner Maingaining Workout Allows You to Build Muscle and Stay Lean at the Same Time
Research says you can build muscle and strength now (and for decades to come) without the hassle of bulking. This workout can help you finally get in the best shape of your life.
8 Best Home Saunas, According to Fitness Editors and Experts
Our experts recommend saunas from Sun Home, Higherdose and Maxxus.
The 7 Best Weighted Vests Right Now, Tested by Fitness Experts
Add some extra heft to all of your favorite bodyweight activities.
This All-Pushups Home Workout Builds Your Chest Without Heavy Weights
Get ready to add chest size, muscle, and strength with this at-home workout.
Save Nearly $10,000 With This Luxury Samsung Home Entertainment Bundle
The TV of the Month deal, which runs til Dec. 19, can instantly upgrade every room in your house.
How I Transformed My Garage Into the Ultimate Gym Mancave
As MH fitness director, I always had a home gym. But now, it's a space that I actually want to train in.
The 6 Best Compression Boots to Support Muscle Recovery in 2026, Tested by Fitness Editors
We turn to these for a enjoyable (and effective) post-workout recovery routine.