The Claim

Resistance training increases lean body mass and lower-body strength in all individuals, irrespective of their hypertrophic response, demonstrating that even low responders experience improvements in body composition and performance due to structured training.

Source: Biomarkers associated with low, moderate, and high vastus lateralis muscle hypertrophy following 12 weeks of resistance training

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
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Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Even if you don't get noticeably bigger from lifting weights, resistance training still helps you build muscle and get stronger in your legs and lower body. Everyone benefits, no matter how little they grow.

See the scientific wording

Resistance training increases lean body mass and lower-body strength in all individuals regardless of hypertrophic response, indicating that even low responders benefit from structured training in terms of overall body composition and performance.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Biomarkers associated with low, moderate, and high vastus lateralis muscle hypertrophy following 12 weeks of resistance training

    Even if some people don’t get much bigger muscles from lifting weights, they still get stronger and gain lean muscle mass — so everyone benefits, not just those who grow big muscles.

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