Training Frequency for Muscle Growth: What the Data Say
There is a lot of debate about training frequency for muscle growth. See what the data actually say.
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There is a lot of debate about training frequency for muscle growth. See what the data actually say.
Training Frequency for Muscle Growth: What the Data Say Read More »
If you’ve been bodybuilding for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the following: “Training damages your muscles. Your muscles then repair, getting bigger and stronger in the process.” But is it really true? I dug into the science to find out.
Training for Hypertrophy: The Case Against Muscle Damage Read More »
Hypertrophy can effectively occur at heavy, moderate, light, and even very light loads. But there can be a big difference between what produces results in the lab and what produces results in the gym. Here’s what you need to know.
Low-Load Training for Hypertrophy Works in the Lab. Will It Work in the Gym? Read More »
This article models the relative strength advantage you’d expect from steroid usage. Does theory match experimental and observational evidence?
The Steroid Strength Advantage: A Theoretical Approach Read More »
We all know at least one scrawny guy with more strength than people who are way bigger and more muscular. How can that happen? We have your answer here.
Size vs. Strength: How Important is Muscle Growth For Strength Gains? Read More »
A couple recent studies have shown that HMB – a legal supplement – works better than moderate-dose steroids. Is it the next wonder-supplement or just hype?
The HMB Controversy: Better than Steroids? Read More »
Should you be training different muscles with different loads and rep ranges based on their predominant muscle fiber type?
Training Based On Muscle Fiber Type: Are You Missing Out? Read More »
It’s impossible to know exactly how much muscle someone can build drug-free, so we approached this problem probabilistically, using published data and a fair amount of math to see how much extra muscle steroids help you build, and to estimate the probability that someone is drug-free based on their degree of muscularity.
How Much More Muscle Can You Build With Steroids? Read More »
Is there a hypertrophy range of 6-15 reps per set that will net you more muscle growth? Let’s look at this question both scientifically and practically.
The “Hypertrophy Rep Range” – Fact or Fiction? Read More »
If you stumbled upon this article randomly, just know from the outset that it is mainly supplemental material for this article, and it probably won’t make much sense if you try to read it by itself. I found 20 studies that directly compared different rep ranges and intensity zones. Seven of them weren’t usable for various reasons (reasons for exclusion will be explained below). Of the remaining 13, there were 23 direct comparisons between different
The “Hypertrophy Rep Range” – Stats and Adjustments Read More »
Are any of the ways we can measure training volume actually causative (or at least strongly predictive) of muscle growth?
Can We Predict Muscle Growth? Read More »
Recent studies show that EMG amplitude is higher for high-load training compared to low-load training. Does that mean heavier = better for hypertrophy?
What Does EMG Amplitude Tell Us About Muscle Hypertrophy? Read More »