The Relationship Between Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis, Hypertrophy, and Muscle Force Production

The chapter discusses the connection between myofibrillar protein synthesis, hypertrophy, and muscle force production. It explores the assumption that elevated protein synthesis automatically leads to hypertrophy, highlighting studies where increased synthesis does not result in muscle growth. The chapter also explores the added factors of contractile units, functional proteins, and steroids in increasing muscle strength.