If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your dumbbells drop after a curl—you might be missing a major opportunity to build strength. That ...

In weightlifting or calisthenics, an eccentric movement occurs when you lower the weight or lower your body, such as the downward portion of a pushup or the lowering of a dumbbell. A concentric ...

Rather than speeding through strength training exercises, I’ve learned it’s best to slow down and focus my movements. Whether you are pushing, pulling, lifting, or lowering, there are multiple parts ...

Active recovery means using exercise to improve blood flow and healing without added strain. Research suggests it can ease soreness and improve exercise performance. Good active recovery strategies ...

Both workouts can fit into a challenging exercise routine, but experts say one is the clear winner for building muscle.

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