With men, a body part that receives a lot of gym attention is the chest. The chest is one of the most important muscle groups to get into proportion. Some men desire more bulk so they lift bigger weights with fewer reps and take longer rest periods between sets. Some desire a more toned, firm chest, so they lower the weight and rest period but increase the reps. Although a lot of men have a specific goal in mind there are plenty who are unsure whether a bigger chest is better, or if tone and definition is the way to go. Fear not - you can obtain all round results simply by mixing up the exercises you perform each week.

We spend hours in the gym each week performing bicep curl after bicep curl in a bid to obtain shirtsleeve ripping arms that are strong and defined. However, is this focus an unnecessary one? Given that our triceps make up 70% of our upper arm, can grow bigger than our biceps and have a greater assortment of exercises, perhaps it’s time we refocus and make our triceps a key muscle group in our weekly workouts. After all, the tricep can be one of the sexiest and most rewarding muscle groups we own - just remember your sewing kit when your sleeves rip.

Whether you’re looking for muscle gain, increased energy or just a better look, building your legs is the key to staying well-proportioned and achieving a well-defined overall look. Sadly the average gym-dweller often neglects the lower half of the body in favor of the upper portion. A flatter stomach and bigger biceps are the common underlying goals when beginning an exercise regimen and little emphasis is placed on the lower body. This is mostly due to the misconception that strength and power reside in the upper-areas of the body. This is an important misconception to overcome so you don’t get into a habit of one-sided conditioning. If you devote equal time to every aspect of the body, your goals will actually be much easier to achieve. We have compiled the best tips for developing a stronger, well-defined lower body. But like any muscle group, do not limit your workouts to specific problem areas because this will cause your body to become disproportionate in both strength and size.

Your back is the muscle group in your body most likely to be picked last or forgotten. Most gym goers do not spend enough time working their back or, as in most cases, just don’t work it at all, instead choosing to focus more on their chest at the front. What you then have is an impressive mass of muscle on your front and a flat weak surface behind. So why do so many people ignore exercising their back? The main reason is that we tend to work the muscles that we can see most clearly in the mirror such our chest, abs and biceps. As we work these muscles we can literally see them ’pump up’ in front of us - which can be an impressive site, building confidence and satisfaction. We automatically see ourselves in the mirrors as we imagine others would see us. Simply put, we ignore our backs for the reason that we assume if we can’t see our backs, no one else will. About half the time when you are first noticed you will actually have your back towards the person, whether it be at the bar or as you stand in a group of friends. Therefore it’s vital that your back stands out and screams power and masculinity.