Helena's Mary Eva Simmons, a longtime bodybuilder and trainer, flexes in her gym the Fitness Factory, as she begins her quest for an IFBB pro card.

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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.

Whenever the odds seem to be against Monica Long, the professional bodybuilder has a way of responding to the challenge. The Bayonne resident finished first in both her height class and open class at ...

Elite bodybuilders excel at building lean muscle while keeping body fat low. It takes intense dedication and commitment to have a competition-ready physique. But the right plan and exercises can help ...