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Hypertrophy

Growth of muscle


The lesser known workout split: why more rest can mean more gains

The lesser known workout split: why more rest can mean more gains

For serious lifters, training less often might unlock better performance and growth.

Sep 22, 2025

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4 min read

Quality of aminos: what lifters need to know

Quality of aminos: what lifters need to know

Not all proteins are created equal. Here’s how scoring systems rank them, and what that means for your gains.

Sep 22, 2025

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5 min read

Training fasted in the mornings: does training on empty really work?

Training fasted in the mornings: does training on empty really work?

Fasted resistance training promises sharper focus and fat loss, but the drawbacks may outweigh the hype.

Sep 22, 2025

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4 min read

More sets, more strength? The truth about progressive training volume

More sets, more strength? The truth about progressive training volume

New research shows how increasing weekly sets shapes strength and hypertrophy outcomes

Aug 24, 2025

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4 min read

When rest rewires your gains: how short-term disuse changes the way muscles adapt to resistance training

When rest rewires your gains: how short-term disuse changes the way muscles adapt to resistance training

Prior unloading alters gene expression and metabolism, reshaping recovery and growth when training resumes

Aug 24, 2025

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5 min read

Cracking the code of muscle breakdown: myosin fragmentation as a new biomarker

Cracking the code of muscle breakdown: myosin fragmentation as a new biomarker

From mTOR to ribosomes, satellite cells to epigenetics, the science behind building bigger muscle

Aug 19, 2025

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4 min read

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