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009 Work capacity - what it is and how to improve it

Hypertrophy Past and Present

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Understanding Work Capacity in Fitness

This chapter explores the concept of work capacity in fitness, highlighting the difference between maximal recoverable workout volume and actual work done. It emphasizes the roles of relative muscular endurance and the importance of repetition ranges in hypertrophy training, challenging the relevance of absolute work measures. The discussion further delves into the physiological mechanisms behind muscular endurance and fatigue resistance, clarifying how these adaptations impact training outcomes.

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