Ryan Dabbs
Senior Writer
Ryan is a Senior Writer at Men’s Health UK with a passion for storytelling, health and fitness. Having graduated from Cardiff University in 2020, and later obtaining his NCTJ qualification, Ryan started his career as a Trainee News Writer for sports titles Golf Monthly, Cycling Weekly and Rugby World before progressing to Staff Writer and subsequently Senior Writer with football magazine FourFourTwo.
During his two-and-a-half years there he wrote news stories for the website and features for the magazine, while he also interviewed names such as Les Ferdinand, Ally McCoist, Jamie Redknapp and Antonio Rudiger, among many others. His standout memory, though, came when getting the opportunity to speak to then-Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher as the club won League One in 2023.
Having grown up a keen footballer and playing for his boyhood side until the age of 16, Ryan got the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland national futsal team eight times, scoring three goals against England, Scotland and Gibraltar. Now past his peak, Ryan prefers to mix weightlifting with running – he achieved a marathon PB of 3:31:49 at Manchester in April 2025, but credits the heat for failing to get below the coveted 3:30 mark…
You can follow Ryan on Instagram @ryan.dabbs or on X @ryandabbs_
How Aaron Taylor-Johnson Built His 'Fuze' Physique – Including Specialist Military Training
The 35-year-old blended structured strength training with hands-on military conditioning
The Chest Exercise Most Lifters Aren’t Doing – But Should be to Unlock More Pec Growth
This hybrid dip variation shifts tension away from your shoulders and triceps, helping you hit your chest harder
Taron Egerton Built His Leanest Physique Yet for 'Apex' – Here’s How He Did It
To get ripped, the 36-year-old combined heavy lifting, daily cardio and functional training
How to Biohack on a Budget – Cheap Swaps That Actually Improve Your Health
From ice baths to sleep trackers, YouTuber Joe Delaney argues many popular biohacks have simpler, more affordable alternatives that deliver similar benefits
'I'm Not the Most Strict': Jay Cutler Says You're Overthinking Your Form – and Missing Out on Muscle
The bodybuilding legend prefers using some momentum to get heavy weights from point A to point B
How Louis Theroux Stays Fit at 55 with Quick Bodyweight Workouts
The documentarian favours short, consistent bodyweight sessions and ‘ambient exercise’ that fits around daily life
Inside the 25-Hour Training Week of a Rising CrossFit Athlete – What it Takes to Become Elite
Victor Hoffer’s weekly routine shows what it takes to build strength, fitness and competition-ready conditioning
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley: This Training Rule Will Make You Stronger, Fitter and More Consistent
From ultra-endurance feats to elite strength goals, Crawley credits one principle for keeping his training consistent, effective and built for real life
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Is Making His Bodybuilding Debut – Steal His 9-Move Push Workout
Just like Arnie, Joseph Baena leaves no stone unturned in the gym
WWE Star Drew McIntyre’s 6,200-Calorie Diet That Keeps Him Jacked at 40
What it takes to perform at 6ft 5in and 19st
Stay Fast and Strong for Life – These 5 Training Rules Make it Possible
Five-time Ironman Eric Hinman, 45, shares his non-negotiables for speed, strength and longevity
Paradise Star Sterling K Brown, 49, Built His Physique with This Routine (No Heavy Lifting)
He’s not chasing size – he’s chasing 100
How Jude Law Built a Lean, Muscular Physique in His 50s
A slow, steady transformation that paid off
Hidde Weersma’s Ridiculous Hyrox World Record Split Times – the Numbers Behind His 52:42 Finish
The 24-year-old set the record-breaking time in London, becoming the first athlete to go sub-53 in the men’s pro division
Hugh Jackman, 57, Shows Elite Upper-Body Strength with 'Staircase' Pull-Ups – Here's How to Master Them
Most people will struggle to get one rep
Stop Ignoring Isometrics If You Want Stronger Legs – Here’s How to Use Them
Six-time Mr Olympia Chris Bumstead has built isometric holds into his leg sessions to improve strength, joint health and stability – without piling on more heavy volume
Jean-Claude Van Damme Is Still Jacked at 65 – This Light-Weight Routine Maintains His Lean Physique
The action icon prioritises mobility, controlled reps and lighter loads to protect his joints while maintaining strength in his sixties
Supersize Your Upper Chest with the Latest Muscle Science – This Incline Hits Hardest
Using EMG sensors, science-based lifter Jeff Nippard compared flat to vertical bench angles to see which incline activated the upper pecs most
He Did 100 Single-Arm Push-Ups Every Day for a Week – Here’s How His Body Changed
YouTuber Chris Heria saw noticeable improvements in his strength and physique
Hyrox vs Athx: The New Fitness Event That Tests Strength, Endurance and Metabolic Conditioning
Max lifts, endurance work and a brutal metcon combine to expose weaknesses in strength, engine and recovery over 2.5 relentless hours
Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams 4 TikTok Fitness Trends – and Outlines What Actually Works
The 78-year-old bodybuilding icon says dry scooping, 'nature’s Ozempic' and detox fads distract from the simple habits that actually drive results
Gordon Ramsay Follows This 5-Day Fitness Routine to Stay in Impressive Shape at 59
Ramsay relies on a steady mix of cardio, strength work and recovery
The 7 Fitness Benchmarks Celeb PT Jeff Cavaliere Insists All Men Should be Able to Hit
Hitting all seven demands serious strength, stability and control
I Tried the Old-School 8x8 Bodybuilding Method – Here’s Who it’s Actually For
Eight sets of eight reps with minimal rest sounds simple, but this high-volume protocol quickly turns into a serious test of muscle and conditioning. Here’s where it shines, and where it falls short
Marcus Mumford, 39, Reveals How He Dropped 30kg and Transformed His Fitness
The Mumford & Sons frontman went from 110kg to 80kg by overhauling his habits
The Bodyweight Training Formula That Builds Muscle and Strength
YouTuber Strength Side managed to gain 12lbs of lean mass in eight months using nothing but his bodyweight
Gain Extra Reps With This 2-Minute Pre-Set Breathing Drill
Strongman Eddie Hall tested this Wim Hof-style breathing routine and saw a 27% jump in reps. Here’s how to use it before your next heavy set
The 6 Best Compression Boots for Post-Workout Bliss, Tested by Fitness Editors
We turn to these for an enjoyable (and effective) post-workout recovery routine
F1 Broadcaster Martin Brundle's Low-Impact Routine for Staying Race-Ready at 66
The former F1 driver returned to the cockpit for a 1hr 45m stint at Spa, relying on cycling, gym work and smart training to manage a titanium ankle
Bruce Springsteen, 76, Credits This Strict Routine for His Lean Physique and Age-Defying Stamina
The rock icon mixes weight training, treadmill work and disciplined eating to stay lean and power marathon-length concerts
Build Wider Shoulders With These 2 Lateral Raise Techniques From Mike Mentzer
Mike Mentzer believed wide shoulders defined a powerful physique — and these were his go-to methods for building lateral delts
I Tried the 30-10-30 Workout Method – It’s Low Volume, Maximum Effort and Highly Effective
This high-intensity protocol packs 90 seconds of tension into every set. I put it to the test to see if seven working sets were really enough