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.

Recovery matters more than you think.

It’s not just how much you lift, but how you lift it. Controlling every second of a repetition can completely change your ...

Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.

I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...

Training to failure means doing reps of movement over and over until you physically can't do another. This can be effective for advanced lifters to add strength and size, so long as they recover ...

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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a ...

Seated exercises after 60 can rebuild muscle fast. Get 4 joint-friendly moves from CSCS Jarrod Nobbe, plus sets and form tips ...

Staying strong and toned after 55 doesn't mean you have to spend hours lifting heavy weights at the gym. There are plenty of ...

Chair exercises for upper body strength after 55, created by Tyler Read, BSc, CPT, to rebuild pushing and pulling power.