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.

MOUNTAIN TOP, Pa. — Coach Vince Cardamone encouraged Ashlee Martinelli at the squat rack when Newswatch 16 was there on leg day. Ashlee's teammates can be found at Danko's All American Fitness in ...

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Lifting weights can build strength, add muscle, and put you in a good mood. Now, a new study finds that the practice may have an even bigger benefit: a longer life. An observational study of nearly ...

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Weight Lifting for Weight Loss: How Effective Is It? What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be ...

Between three and four years ago, Samantha Harris, now a 29-year-old Belcamp resident, experienced a life-changing moment. Not liking the body weight she was nearing, Harris started a journey to lose ...

Weight training is a cornerstone of powerlifting and bodybuilding. For someone who is new to strength training, both the forms of exercise might sound remarkably similar. While both involve lifting ...