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The tiny harmful molecules made when your muscles burn during exercise might actually help them grow by sending growth signals — but too many can hurt instead.

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The study shows that when you lift weights really hard and your muscles burn, your body makes ROS—which are like tiny chemical signals. These signals might help your muscles grow bigger, even though too many can also make you tired or hurt. So yes, the study backs up the claim.

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