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The Habits to Embrace&-and Ditch&-in 2026
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The Habits to Embrace—and Ditch—in 2026

It’s resolution season. GQ staff, contributors, and experts weigh in on which routines to follow and which to discard.
How to Use Magnesium to Calm Anxiety
Wellness

How to Use Magnesium to Calm Anxiety

The nutrient can’t solve all your mental health woes, but it can definitely help. Experts share how and when to consume it to manage your nerves.
I Was Addicted to Hair Transplant Consultations
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I Was Addicted to Hair Transplant Consultations

In college I developed an extreme body dysmorphia around my hairline. It took countless transplant consultations—and public confessions—to come out the other side.
The Best Upper-Body Workout to Get Jacked

The Best Upper-Body Workout to Get Jacked

According to experts, it takes just four exercises to absolutely rip your top half to shreds—so you can start building muscle.
The 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle

The 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle

According to experts, it takes just four core workouts to absolutely rip your top half to shreds, so you can get stronger.
These 10 Foods Are High in Potassium&-And Might Just Lower Your Blood Pressure

These 10 Foods Are High in Potassium—And Might Just Lower Your Blood Pressure

Potassium plays a crucial role in our diet. We spoke to experts about the best ways to get more of it.
What’s Best for Longevity: Working Out or Not Drinking?

What’s Best for Longevity: Working Out or Not Drinking?

If you had to focus your energy on exercising or quitting drinking, which would do more for your health in the long-run? Longevity experts weigh in.
Sauna vs. Steam Room: Which Is Better for You?

Sauna vs. Steam Room: Which Is Better for You?

Which locker-room hot box has the best health benefits? We asked experts to settle the heated rivalry.
Zone 2 Cardio Is Trending. But Is It Really Better for You?

Zone 2 Cardio Is Trending. But Is It Really Better for You?

Steady-state cardio has fitness influencers in a chokehold. But now some are questioning whether it’s actually the smartest way to train.
How to Get Stronger So You Can Live a Long, Healthy Life

How to Get Stronger So You Can Live a Long, Healthy Life

Looking to build resilience for everyday activities? Strength training holds the key. These are our experts’ tips for getting strong where it matters most.
Why Fitness Bros Are Buzzing About the New Weight-Loss Peptide Retatrutide

Why Fitness Bros Are Buzzing About the New Weight-Loss Peptide Retatrutide

“It’s definitely the most effective means ever created through science to reduce the storage of fat,” one expert told GQ.
Insomnia Tips: How to Stop Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Insomnia Tips: How to Stop Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Perpetually waking up at 3 a.m.? Experts share how to address insomnia and sleep more soundly through the night.
What’s Soft Cardio? Experts Explain Everyone’s Latest Fitness Obsession

What’s Soft Cardio? Experts Explain Everyone’s Latest Fitness Obsession

Is soft cardio the missing piece of your workout routine? We spoke to a sports medicine physician and a pro trainer to find out.

25 Ways to Eat Better in 2026

We consulted swole trainers, nutrition nerds, and other experts to on how to maintain a healthy diet. Your gut can thank us later.
What Is LDL Cholesterol and How Do You Lower It?

What Is LDL Cholesterol and How Do You Lower It?

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you can live a healthier, longer life.
Are You Using the Wrong Lip Balm?

Are You Using the Wrong Lip Balm?

Is petroleum jelly an effective moisturizer? Experts weigh in and recommend their favorite lip balms for winter.
How to Get Rid of Blackheads&-And Prevent Them in the First Place
GQ's Limited-Edition Box Is the Spring Reset Your Routine Deserves

GQ's Limited-Edition Box Is the Spring Reset Your Routine Deserves

Get a fresh start on the season with over $400 worth of editor-vetted upgrades—bundled together for as little as $59.
What is Bonesmashing? Inside the Extreme Looksmaxxer Technique

What is Bonesmashing? Inside the Extreme Looksmaxxer Technique

As looksmaxxing enters our lexicon, the practice of bonesmashing—tapping your face with a hammer to shape your bone structure—is trailing close behind.
Is Jelqing the Secret to a Bigger Member?

Is Jelqing the Secret to a Bigger Member?

In online communities like r/gettingbigger, men are trading tips for ways to lengthen and enlarge their penises.
Does Injecting Your Penis With Hyaluronic Acid Actually Make It Bigger?

Does Injecting Your Penis With Hyaluronic Acid Actually Make It Bigger?

Rumors are swirling that Olympic ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid penis filler to enhance their performance. Is that safe? Urologists weigh in.
The Very Best Sex Toys for Men

The Very Best Sex Toys for Men

Oh yes, it can get better.
Inside the Booming Business of Monster Porn

Inside the Booming Business of Monster Porn

Teratophiliacs were once a niche group that bonded over their sexual attraction to monsters in obscure forums. Now—as online communities proliferate and genres like romantasy grow—monster porn is going mainstream.
The Real-Life Diet of Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade, Who Did 100-Hour Fasts to Prepare for Survivor 50

The Real-Life Diet of Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade, Who Did 100-Hour Fasts to Prepare for Survivor 50

Coach has taken part in Survivor four times, which has taught him the power of intuitive eating, breathwork, and meditation.
The Real-Life Diet of Will Forte, Who Is Thinking About Getting Into Blueberries

The Real-Life Diet of Will Forte, Who Is Thinking About Getting Into Blueberries

The former Saturday Night Live cast member is raising awareness for Huntington’s disease, getting double the daily recommended step count, and crushing butter cake ice cream.
The Real-Life Diet of Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman, Who Did a Blood Panel That Changed Everything

The Real-Life Diet of Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman, Who Did a Blood Panel That Changed Everything

The Swede is nearing two decades of life playing hockey in the states, which has deprived him of his favorite Nordic delicacy, but taught him to focus on shorter, explosive workouts.
The Real-Life Diet of Alex Honnold, Who Still Gets Scared While Climbing

The Real-Life Diet of Alex Honnold, Who Still Gets Scared While Climbing

The man behind Free Solo, the Planet Visionaries podcast, and some of the most incredible athletic achievements of all time is scaling a skyscraper in Taiwan with no ropes. Yes, that still freaks him out.
9 Products That Changed My Life in February
Wellness

9 Products That Changed My Life in February

GQ’s Wellness and Grooming Director shares the most life-improving products she tried this February, including high-phenolic olive oil and an odor-eliminating hand wash.
Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?
Wellness

Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?

Chinamaxxers say avoiding cold water is the key to feeling better. We asked both a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and a longevity doctor to weigh in.
6 Interval Training Workouts to Help Runners Level Up
Wellness

6 Interval Training Workouts to Help Runners Level Up

Experts share the best types of interval training to help you improve both as a long-distance runner and an all-around athlete.
6 Expert Habits to Keep Your Mind Sharp From Neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Wellness

6 Expert Habits to Keep Your Mind Sharp From Neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi

The Johns Hopkins professor recommends some tips you may know—and a few that might surprise you—to keep your brain firing on all cylinders.
How Potassium Can Help With Your Post-Workout Recovery
Wellness

How Potassium Can Help With Your Post-Workout Recovery

Experts share what role potassium plays in your body, the best foods that contain it, and when you should consider a supplement.
The Best Morning Routine to Help You Live a Longer Life
Wellness

The Best Morning Routine to Help You Live a Longer Life

Forget the rise-and-grind TikToks: experts map out the ideal morning to help you maximize your chances of living longer and better.
The Best Workouts for Back Pain
Wellness

The Best Workouts for Back Pain

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and injuries.
When Is the Best Time to Take Creatine?
Wellness

When Is the Best Time to Take Creatine?

Here’s how to get the maximum benefits from creatine supplements, according to expert sports dietitians.
Five Signs That You Might Have a Protein Deficiency
Wellness

Five Signs That You Might Have a Protein Deficiency

Protein isn't just for gym bros looking for ridiculous gains—it’s key to your overall health. Experts say that if you skimp on it you risk infections, broken bones, and exhaustion.
How a Skeleton Olympian Trains for Gold
Wellness

How a Skeleton Olympian Trains for Gold

“Skeleton athletes are basically a hybrid between a weight-lifter and a sprinter,” says Britain’s 28-year-old gold medalist skeleton ‘slider’ Matt Weston.
How Magnesium Can Help with Migraines, According to Experts
Wellness

How Magnesium Can Help with Migraines, According to Experts

Supplementing your diet with magnesium can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of a migraine. Neurologists share the ideal amount and types to take.
This 10-Second Stretch Brings Instant Stress Relief
Wellness

This 10-Second Stretch Brings Instant Stress Relief

A recent study found that a common upper-body stretch can quickly lower blood pressure. We spoke to an expert about how you can make the most of it.
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
Wellness

Why Am I So Tired All the Time?

Always fighting lethargy? A physician explains what habits might be to blame, and what you can do to ensure that you’re not the person dozing off in a meeting.
How Much You Need to Walk to Lose Weight, According to Experts
Wellness

How Much You Need to Walk to Lose Weight, According to Experts

Yes, walking can help your meet your fitness goals. A sports medicine physician shares a step-by-step guide to burning fat without breaking into a jog.
Why It's Time to Embrace Hybrid Training
Wellness

Why It's Time to Embrace Hybrid Training

Experts told GQ about the power of combining cardio and strength workouts.
The 9 Best High-Protein Meals, According to Athletes, Nutritionists, and Chefs
Wellness

The 9 Best High-Protein Meals, According to Athletes, Nutritionists, and Chefs

Bored of the same old meal prep? Us too! Experts share the high-protein meals that fuel their lives.
Coffee vs. Matcha: Which One Is Better for You?
Wellness

Coffee vs. Matcha: Which One Is Better for You?

Both are beloved morning pick-me-ups. But one has a whole body of research to prove it’s superior.
How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out
Wellness

How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out

A comprehensive guide to max out your gains and fill out your shirtsleeves, according to exercise experts.
This Is the Best Time of the Day to Weight Train, According to Experts
Wellness

This Is the Best Time of the Day to Weight Train, According to Experts

Working hard at the gym without seeing progress? It might have less to do with your weight training program and something to do with your workout schedule.
4 Expert Habits to Keep a Calm Mind From Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi
Wellness

4 Expert Habits to Keep a Calm Mind From Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi

Focusing on the moment after you wake up and the way you breathe can make an enormous impact on your life, says Master Shi Heng Yi, because “so many things are made to pour the attention and energy out of you.”