The Claim
Neural adaptations and fatigue accumulation during resistance training influence the extent of muscle hypertrophy, suggesting that nervous system responses should be considered in conjunction with muscular changes when assessing resistance training outcomes.
What the research says
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Your brain and how tired your body gets during weight training might affect how much your muscles grow — so it's not just about the muscles themselves.
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Neural adaptations and fatigue accumulation during resistance training may influence the degree of muscle hypertrophy achieved, indicating that nervous system responses should be considered alongside muscular changes when evaluating training outcomes.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The role of the neural stimulus in regulating skeletal muscle hypertrophy
The study shows that how your brain and nerves control your muscles during weight training affects how much your muscles grow, so both your nervous system and muscles matter.
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