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Metabolic Stress & Hypertrophy: A Deeper Look into the Relationship

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Metabolic Stress & Hypertrophy: A Deeper Look into the Relationship⭕️

There is a common belief that metabolic stress plays a significant role in muscle hypertrophy. However, research does not seem to agree, and suggests that it may not be an independent mechanism for hypertrophy as previously thought.

Studies have shown that the accumulation of metabolites post-workout does not lead to increased muscle growth. This challenges the notion that metabolic stress is a direct cause of hypertrophy. Instead, it appears to be a coinciding phenomenon with mechanical tension, which is the main driver of muscle growth.

When metabolites are accumulated inside the muscles, during a fatiguing training set, the brain perceives increased amounts of effort. This perception leads to an increase in motor unit recruitment, forcing larger muscle fibers to work harder and then be exposed to mechanical tension which will cause them to grow.

In essence, metabolic stress contributes to hypertrophy indirectly by enhancing the effects of mechanical tension on the fibers.

The relationship between metabolic stress and hypertrophy is more complex than initially thought, and while metabolic stress contributes to the hypertrophic process, it does so by complementing mechanical tension, which remains the most critical factor in muscle growth.

In conclusion, metabolic stress and hypertrophy share a connection, but it’s important to recognize that mechanical tension is the real MVP.

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