Muscle & Training · Training
How Muscle Grows
Muscle grows when mechanical tension signals fibers to build more protein than they break down. Progressive overload, how many sets and reps, proximity to failure, recovery, protein and sleep: what the research supports.
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Key idea
Prereqs: Protein, carbs & fat. Next: Strength training basics. Based on Brad Schoenfeld's hypertrophy research, ACSM guidelines and Stuart Phillips's work on muscle protein synthesis.Not medical advice. Education only; check with a doctor or registered dietitian before major changes, especially with a medical condition.
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