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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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Below, experts explain how weightlifting works and how often you should lift weights, depending on your goals. Is it OK to lift weights every day? “Although competitive athletes lift everyday, the ...

If you're combining two types of training into a single workout session, you should (usually) do it like this.

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