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Mick Rouse

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Mick Rouse is a writer for GQ.

Every David Protein Bar, Ranked (Including Its New Pumpkin Spice Flavor)

From Cinnamon Roll to the controversial cod, we tasted every iteration of 2025’s most hyped protein bar. And have notes.

The Election Was Exhausting. Are Liberals Finally Getting Back in the Game?

As protestors rally around immigrant rights in Los Angeles and other cities, author (and AJR bassist) Adam Met talks about how liberals can find their way in Donald Trump’s second term.

The Nike Hyperboot Takes Me from Sore to Sporty in No Time

Is the Swoosh's new recovery tech all hype or can it actually make you perform like King James?

The Best Workout Socks for Every Kind of Fitness Buff

Eight superlative hosiery options to help you train harder—and fight blisters and hot spots each step of the way.

The GQ Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, Grow It, and Spend It

Here’s how to think about your earning (and saving and investing and spending) in a super modern way—and afford the lifestyle that GQ’s always talking about.

Nick Kyrgios Told Us All About His Gigantic Pokémon Back Tattoo

The tennis star fills us in on “probably the most iconic Pokémon back piece of all time.”
Best Stuff

The 17 Best Protein Powders for Better Nutrition and Bigger Gains 

Because nutrition and recovery is what actually builds muscle. 

The Real-Life Diet of American Tennis Phenom Taylor Fritz, Who Eats Steak and Mashed Potatoes Before Big Matches 

The rising star talked to GQ about forcing himself to eat enough, In-N-Out cheat meals, and changing up his nutrition for five-set Grand Slam matches. 

The Real-Life Diet of Kenny G, Who Learned to Cook to Set an Example for His Son 

The smooth jazz saxophonist talked to GQ about Japanese breakfast, how he cooks a steak, and why improvising in the kitchen is like jazz. 

The Real-Life Diet of Davante Adams, Who Slimmed Down Before His Big Breakout 

The superstar Packers receiver talked to GQ about protein powder, fasted cardio, and living on team food. 

The Real-Life Diet of Henry Cavill, Who Is Happy to Eat the Same Thing Every Day 

That Superman physique runs on loads of protein supplements and pre-workout—and 4 a.m. physical therapy.  

The Real-Life Diet of Pro Wrestler Cody Rhodes, Who Loves Thai Peanut Sauce and Hates Vegetables  

Rhodes talks disrupting wrestling, his favorite meal delivery service, and the importance of eating every three hours. 

Sasha Banks on WrestleMania 37 with Bad Bunny and Starring in The Mandalorian

Fresh off of being named Wrestler of the Year, Banks will make history alongside Bianca Belair as the first two Black women to compete for a WrestleMania championship, where Bad Bunny will also be wrestling.
Real-Life Diet

The Real-Life Diet of MMA Legend Georges St-Pierre, Who Changed His Life With Intermittent Fasting 

The UFC great is now a Marvel villain—and says acting and fighting are more similar than you might think. 
Best Stuff

The Best Running Tights Will Keep You Moving Through the Coldest Days of Winter  

There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing—and these are some seriously good running tights. 
Real Life Diet

The Real-Life Diet of UFC Legend Daniel Cormier, Who Is Training for the Final Fight of His Career 

The Louisiana native gets into fighting shape with kombucha and cleaned-up takes on gumbo and red beans and rice. 

The Real-Life Diet of Edge, Who’s Returning to the WWE at 46 Years Old

Nearly a decade after triple-fusion neck surgery, Edge has an entirely new outlook on healthy living.

The Best Workout Music Is the Same Song on Repeat

Up your productivity and motivation by (over)simplifying your playlist.

The Real-Life Diet of WWE Star Finn Bálor, Who Doesn't Have a Workout Plan

The former champ says almond butter and veggies are more important than gym time.

The Real-Life Diet of Roman Reigns

The WWE star returned to the ring just four months after revealing his diagnosis.
Sports

Becky Lynch Has Some Things to Say About WrestleMania 35

WWE megastar The Man joins GQ to talk about the biggest show of the year—including her own match.

Hulk Hogan Is Getting the Redemption Story He Never Earned

A biopic that won't tell the whole story serves no one.
WWE

Daniel Bryan Is More Grateful Than Ever

The star of WWE 2K19 opens up about everything.