The Claim
Electromyographic (EMG) activity recorded during resistance exercises is strongly correlated with the spatial distribution of subsequent muscle hypertrophy as measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
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In plain English
If we use sensors to see which parts of a muscle are working hardest during a workout, those same areas are the ones that will grow the most over time.
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Electromyographic (EMG) activity during resistance exercises strongly correlates with the spatial pattern of subsequent muscle hypertrophy as measured by MRI.
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