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.

Mary Eva Simmons has experienced her share of success in bodybuilding over the past 25 years, while earning a reputation for hard work, intelligent nutritional consumption, and a never-say-die ...

Bodybuilder Tina Hawkins lifts weights to strengthen back muscles during training Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Lawrence Athletic Club. Hawkins will be competing in a national competition in ...

Nick 'The Mutant' Walker trains for bodybuilding competitions with a technique called slow negatives, or eccentric reps, to maximize muscle building.