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3 weeks ago | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
When it comes to your facial hair, you probably ride on either extreme: You cater your scruff to what a girl wants—or you don't care what women think and grow whatever the hell you want. Well, if you're single, the state of your facial hair can attract flings or long-term relationships, depending on how you style it, according to research.
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1 month ago | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
If you started an intensive lifting program to bulk up and pack on muscle, you might notice red, sometimes purple, lines streaking across your pecs or at the apex of your armpit and biceps. It's not an allergy; these are stretch marks. Often, young adults who grow too fast too soon are susceptible to stretch marks, but anyone at any age can get them due to rapid stretching. In This ArticleWhat Is a Stretch Mark? Why Do Stretch Marks Appear? What Is a Stretch Mark?
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1 month ago | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
The living room at The Henson strikes all the right cords. Courtesy ImageFor Manhattanites, a quick jaunt to the Catskills is the travel equivalent of a palate cleanser. Seeking respite from deadlines and frayed nerves, I drove to Hensonville, NY, (population: 378) to visit The Henson for a long weekend getaway from New York City.
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2 months ago | 
mensjournal.com | Laura Williams Bustos |Brittany Smith
Pushups are one of the best bodyweight moves to master. As a beginner, you build foundational strength that sets the stage for heavy hitters like the bench press. It's the perfect precursor because you develop the chest, shoulders, and triceps without resistance. But let's play with some hypotheticals. What if you're trying to get stronger and want to be able to do more pushups? Or you can knock out sets of 15 conventional pushups and want a new challenge?
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2 months ago | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
Your traps are muscles that add an instant air of dominance, power, and masculinity to your physique. And when it comes to building them, there are three key factors you need to implement in your trap workouts.
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2 months ago | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
Have you been hitting the gym consistently and are seeing great results, but still want to add that extra oomph to your physique? You might be searching for how to grow thick and wide—that is, ways to develop a broad back, rounded shoulders, and a full lower body. Of course, genetics play a role in terms of where your development occurs, what muscle and strength imbalances you have, and how long it'll take to see results, but that doesn't mean you can’t make the most out of what you have.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
Travel is the most transcendent thing money can buy. It ignites newfound passions, educates on unfamiliar customs, and inspires curiosity. More evocatively, it rouses specific feelings among those who wander. Trips can leave you feeling energized, rejuvenated, or triumphant. Luxury tour operator Black Tomato is hoping to make specific sentiments more attainable with the launch of The Feelings Engine.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
If there’s one body part that adds an instant air of dominance and masculinity to a man’s physique, it’s the shoulders. They cap off a fit waist, make your frame look proportional, and craft the coveted V-taper. If you’re not training your entire upper body in favor of blasting your biceps or triceps, you’re missing out. A strong set of shoulders will make your life easier.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
Quick reality check: You’re not going to drop minutes off your mile over the course of a week—or two... or three—and you may not even be physically capable of hitting the impressive 6-minute mile running benchmark at all. "Not everyone can run a 6-minute mile," says Bobby McGee, a 30-year endurance coach (who’s coached a number of sub 4-min milers) with expertise in middle distance, cross country, road, marathon, and triathlon coaching.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
mensjournal.com | Brittany Smith
Want to run and jump without knee pain? Try the Knees Over Toes program, courtesy of "Knees Over Toes guy," Ben Patrick.
