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.

Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about what you do, but rather how you do it. The same exercise could be used to ...

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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 ...

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An elite bodybuilder said he focuses on eating whole foods instead of protein shakes to build muscle. His diet includes lots of chicken and steak, carbs like rice and fruit, and healthy fats like ...

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 ...

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