
Breaking down Henselmans' Hypertrophy Model
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Understanding Muscle Tension in Resistance Training
Exploring the intricacies of muscle tension and motor unit recruitment during resistance training, the chapter clarifies misconceptions around mechanical tension in hypertrophy. It emphasizes the physiological processes behind muscle contraction and the difference between sensation of innervation and true mechanical tension at the fiber level. The discussion delves into how training intensity influences muscle fiber activation and the importance of motor unit recruitment for effective hypertrophy.
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