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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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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 ...