Understanding Muscle Growth and Strength
Muscle hypertrophy refers to the increase in muscle size, primarily achieved through resistance training that causes muscle fibers to adapt and grow. Strength, on the other hand, is the ability to exert force, which depends on both muscle size and the efficiency of the nervous system in activating muscle fibers.
The Traditional Approach
Historically, training programs have often focused on either hypertrophy or strength. Bodybuilders typically engage in higher-repetition workouts to maximize muscle size, while powerlifters perform low-repetition, high-intensity lifts to enhance strength.
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