Less gym time, same results: Why 'lowering' weights is all you need to do

In a study from Edith Cowan University and elsewhere, scientists found good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results.

They found one type of muscle contraction is most effective at increasing muscle strength and muscle size—and rather than lifting weights, the emphasis should be on lowering them.

In the study, the team had groups of people perform three different types of dumbbell curl exercises and measured the results.

They found those who only lowered a weight saw the...