The Science of Swole — How to Grow Your Muscles
The Art of Manliness
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Maximizing Muscle Growth
This chapter explores the scientific principles of muscle hypertrophy, focusing on the significance of training intensity and proximity to failure rather than sheer volume of sets. It emphasizes the role of mechanical tension in stimulating muscle growth and clarifies misconceptions about progressive overload. The discussion also includes practical strategies for optimizing workout programming and highlights the effectiveness of tracking progress for better hypertrophic outcomes.
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