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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Torre Washington, who has been a vegan for decades, says rest, recovery, and sweets are crucial to his success as a bodybuilder and fitness model.

If you want to get shredded, take it from one of the top bodybuilders since Arnold Schwarzenegger: Heavy weights and plenty of protein are the simple rules for success. Chris Bumstead has dominated ...

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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 ...

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

Professor Justin Roberts works for Danone Nutricia Research and Anglia Ruskin University, and has previously received external research funding unrelated to this article. Henry Chung and Joseph Lillis ...

Chris Bumstead, a bodybuilder, built his career on an athletic physique and a record-setting number of titles. For muscle, he recommends cycling heavy and light weights. Diet is key: Bumstead uses ...

Anne Marie Chaker’s new book debunks myths about women’s bodies and shows how strength training helps their health and careers. Arnold Schwarzenegger just endorsed it. Women are the stronger sex, says ...