Hypertrophy happens when your muscles experience more protein synthesis than breakdown, typically from moderate-weight lifting and higher reps (6 to 12 per set), really focusing on muscle fatigue.

Hypertrophy is more than just bro-science. Learn more about the real science and how to use strength training principles to grow bigger, stronger muscles.

Neurogenic muscle hypertrophy in association with spontaneous motor-unit discharges is rare but well documented. 3 It has been described in patients with chronic radiculopathy and radiation injury. 4 ...

Your genetics, your age, and your body type largely influence how much muscle you gain and how fast. For example, a male in their 20s with a large percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers (those ...

Occlusion training is also referred to as blood-flow restriction (BFR) training. This type of restriction training is good for people with injuries or physical limitations to help build up muscle ...

Distribution of dietary protein intake in daily meals influences skeletal muscle hypertrophy via the muscle clock. Cell Reports, 2021; 36 (1): 109336 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109336 ...

The type of Pilates you do will influence whether it can help with muscle growth. It’s difficult to make broad, sweeping generalisations about what Pilates can and can’t do for your body.