An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.

WANT TO BUILD visible muscle without packing on fat—and be able to do it for years to come? Some in fitness will tell you ...

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A complete bodybuilding shoulder workout, designed by a U.S.-based fitness expert, to develop bigger, stronger, and ...

You don’t have to load up the bar to build major muscle with this joint-friendly, bodybuilder-approved training technique. If your joints howl in agony every time you bench heavy, or your elbows wince ...

Bodybuilder Dani Taylor said she gets plenty of protein to build muscle on a plant-based diet. She said the extra fiber in vegan food can help her stay full while burning fat for competition. Taylor ...

Deit separates a pro bodybuilder gearing up to compete vs. someone simply looking to gain muscle or get shredded. So, how ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

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Think posing is just for the stage? Chris Bumstead explains why it’s actually one of the most powerful tools in bodybuilding. Look at the top bodybuilders in the world, and there’s one thing most ...

Women are the stronger sex, says professional bodybuilder and debut author Anne Marie Chaker. They live longer, their muscles are more fatigue-resistant, and they have the power to create life. But ...

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