Illium (illium)

Mechanisms of hypertrophy (Muscle Gains) 1. Mechanical Tension- primary driver of hypertrophic gains. High force contractions trigger anabolic processes through mechano-sensor and mTOR pathways 2.Muscle Damage- Microtrauma inititiates inflammation which stimulates satellite cells and growth factors 3. Metabolic Stress- metabolite accumulation increases hormone response and fiber recruitment How do you train for hypertrophy and what methods and mechanisms do you favor?

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Senegal 2023 an old an battered Bitcoin symbol on the side of a building. My friends and family in the states never understood crypto. I’ve been lucky enough to live abroad the last 20 years, lucky enough have have the signs of adoption all around.

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We actually know an incline push-up translates better to a standard push-up too. So, if trying to improve your standard push-up let’s start from there

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Depends on the purpose. I’ve been doing 75-90% compound lifts for 20+ years and can’t imagine ever changing. Worked in the English Premier League and NBA and would say around 80% compound lifts and targeted core + pre/rehab with %. Strength athletes probably need more isolation work

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I agreed with a lot of the sentiment here, but wanted to add that cooked eggs are more bio-available than raw eggs and a lot safer too.

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Replacing in season plyometrics work, which was always limited, with PIMA(pushing Isometric Muscle Action) and HIMA(Holding Isometric Muscle Action) has been an absolute game changer Tendinopathy rates went from low to non-existent and performance continues to improve throughout the competitive season.

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