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1680: Q&A - The Physiology Behind Muscle Growth - How Muscular Development Happens at the Tissue Level

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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What Stimulates Muscle Growth?

In order for muscle growth to happen, more muscle needs to be made than broken down. Resistance training is probably best way to create that demand. Exercise also helps stimulate muscle growing hormones like growth hormone and testosterone. Combined with protein, this helps create an environment that will promote muscle growth.

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