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Lifting & hypertrophy questions
shorty35565
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https://www.facebook.com/notes/kelechi-opara-lifts-life/food-for-thought/312581402085196
I forgot where I got the link above. I think from my friends list on here. Is it good information?
I noticed there were two hypertrophy types. What is the difference? And which is best when you're looking to add muscle?
Since I'm on a deficit right now, trying to lose 8 more lbs I do 3 reps, 8-10 sets, for strength since I can't build muscle. Is this ok? I've been doing it a month.
I forgot where I got the link above. I think from my friends list on here. Is it good information?
I noticed there were two hypertrophy types. What is the difference? And which is best when you're looking to add muscle?
Since I'm on a deficit right now, trying to lose 8 more lbs I do 3 reps, 8-10 sets, for strength since I can't build muscle. Is this ok? I've been doing it a month.
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Basically:
myofibrilla hypertrophy = strength gain
sarcoplasmic hypertrophy = size gain
From a quick look - there are some things that are a bit off re rep ranges imo.
8 - 10 is hypertrophy range not strength range.
This explains it all a bit more: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics0 -
I actually think that post is fairly accurate.0
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Basically:
myofibrilla hypertrophy = strength gain
sarcoplasmic hypertrophy = size gain
From a quick look - there are some things that are a bit off re rep ranges imo.
8 - 10 is hypertrophy range not strength range.
This explains it all a bit more: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
Thanks so much! Learning more every day!0
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