Muscle Training: Growth, Loss, and Injury Prevention

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of muscle training, focusing on how joint angle and mechanical loading influence muscle growth and injury prevention. It discusses the swift decline of muscle mass after ceasing training, debunking myths about muscle retention and highlighting the physiological processes behind hypertrophy and atrophy. Through recent research findings, the speakers emphasize the importance of resistance training to maintain muscle health and the challenges in accurately measuring muscle changes.