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.

You can't 'tone' muscle, so here's what is really happening when you build muscle definition, and why you need to know about ...

There are a lot of perks that come with lifting weights, such as an increase in bone mass and lean muscle mass, a reduction in body fat, improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, and an enhanced ...

Work smarter, not harder.

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

Two major players always seem to be in the fitness spotlight: cardio and heavy lifting. If you scroll through any fitness influencer’s page, you’ll see passionate debates about which one reigns ...

Forget the complicated gym machines; experts prove that a slow, controlled tempo and your own bodyweight are the most ...

Building muscle has serious perks.

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...