The Claim
Resistance training volume induces differential muscle hypertrophy across upper and lower body regions, indicating that region-specific adaptations occur and that volume prescriptions should be tailored to individual muscle groups for optimal development.
What the research says
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Different parts of your body don't grow muscle at the same rate when you lift weights. Because your upper and lower body respond differently to workouts, you might need to adjust how much you train each muscle group to get the best results.
See the scientific wording
The relationship between resistance training volume and muscle hypertrophy is not uniform across the body, as evidenced by multiple studies showing that upper and lower body regions respond differently to combined training protocols. This suggests that region-specific hypertrophic adaptations occur, indicating that volume prescriptions may need to be tailored to individual muscle groups for optimal development.
What the research says
1 studyResearch shows that your upper and lower body muscles don't grow at the same rate when you train them, meaning you might need different amounts of exercise for each to get the best results.
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