Cardio Exercise and Hypertrophy: Myths and Realities

The chapter explores the relationship between cardio exercise and muscle growth, debunking myths about cardio's direct impact on hypertrophy. It discusses how reaching failure in training and the cardiovascular system's role affect muscle recruitment and perception of effort during sprinting. The conversation also addresses the inefficiency of using cardio for hypertrophy compared to traditional strength training, highlighting specific scenarios where cardio may lead to hamstring hypertrophy.