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2083: Why Increasing Strength Doesn't Always Increase Muscle Mass, the Importance of Hitting Calorie Vs. Hitting Protein Targets When Cutting, the Best Way to Run for Cardiovascular Health & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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How to Increase Strength Without Gaining Muscle Mass

A recent DEXA showed I lost muscle in my trunk, but gained elsewhere. Can you get stronger without gaining muscle? Oh yeah, definitely. Your muscles can fire with more force. This all comes from the central, the central nervous system. You basically become more efficient with a lift.

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