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Barbell Medicine Podcast
Episode 147: Eric Helms on Muscle Size vs Strength, Concurrent Training, and More
Jul 12, 2021
01:06:28
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- The relationship between muscle size and strength is complex and influenced by factors such as motor learning, biomechanics, and arousal.
- Concurrent training requires careful planning and periodization to balance the demands of resistance training and cardio while optimizing performance.
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The Relationship Between Muscle Size and Strength
There is a common assumption that bigger muscles lead to greater strength. However, the longitudinal research on changes in hypertrophy and strength is not conclusive. While there is a correlation between cross-sectional area and force production in isolated muscle fibers, the relationship becomes less clear when looking at changes in hypertrophy and strength over short time periods. Factors such as motor learning, biomechanics, and arousal also play a role in strength development. Overall, while adding contractile tissue should theoretically enhance force production, the relationship between hypertrophy and strength is complex and influenced by various factors.
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