In the short-term, hypertrophy training causes microtrauma to the muscle, making it break down and leading to tiny tears.

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Understanding how muscles grow is the key difference between training hard and training effectively. Muscle hypertrophy is ...

Resistance training remains a cornerstone in promoting muscular strength, hypertrophy and functional performance. Extensive research has established that the manipulation of load, volume, frequency ...

The term hypertrophy, like NEAT exercise and compound exercises, is one of those fitness phrases that often confuses more than it illuminates. Loved by exercise professionals, hypertrophy training isn ...

What is hypertrophy? If you’ve spent much time in a gym or around people steeped in the world of fitness, the chances are you’ve heard the term hypertrophy, or hypertrophy training. However, while we ...

Hypertrophy, the scientific term for the enlargement of muscle fibers, may not hold the top spot on the list of training priorities for some runners. Many of us (sometimes begrudgingly) cross-train to ...

Some research suggests that nicotine may negatively affect muscle growth.However, there is other evidence that indicates it could help with athletic performance. Muscle growth, which health experts ...

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Regular strength training can improve your strength and flexibility, and decrease your risk of injury and falls. Keep reading for more benefits and tips to get the most out of your strength routine.