Are ultrasound measurements of lateral deltoid thickness reliable for tracking muscle hypertrophy in resistance training?

Deltoid Ultrasound Reliability1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on ultrasound measurements of the lateral deltoid and found that 60.0 studies or assertions support its use for tracking small changes in muscle thickness during resistance training, with none contradicting this. The evidence we’ve reviewed suggests that when...

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Published
June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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