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Gain Strength & Muscle: This Is Underrated

By House of Hypertrophy

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Main point

The mind can have a significant impact on physical performance and muscle growth, and being optimistic and confident can lead to better results.

Tl;Dw:

  • Your mind can help you lift heavier weights and get stronger
  • Believing in yourself and your training can make it more effective
  • Thinking positive thoughts can help you achieve your fitness goals
  • Imagine yourself lifting heavy weights and you might actually be able to do it
  • Having a positive mindset is important for getting the results you want from your training and nutrition

Summary

Research has shown that the mind can have a significant impact on physical performance and muscle growth. A study found that athletes who believed their training program was individualized for them experienced greater gains in strength and muscle thickness, even though the training was identical to a generic program. Other studies have demonstrated the placebo effect in weightlifting, where athletes who believed they were taking anabolic steroids or caffeine experienced significant improvements in strength and performance. The opposite effect, known as the nocebo effect, can also occur when negative thoughts and expectations lead to decreased performance. Additionally, psyching up techniques such as motivational self-talk, imagery, and preparatory arousal can instantly benefit strength and may lead to long-term gains. The conclusion is that the mind can play a powerful role in achieving fitness goals, and being optimistic and confident can lead to better results. Helpful pieces of knowledge to readers include the importance of having a positive mindset, using psyching up techniques, and being aware of the potential effects of the placebo and nocebo effects on their training and nutrition.

Evidence from Author

The main Assertions by importance (3)

  • Taking a placebo pill can lead to significant gains in strength and muscle growth if the person believes it is an anabolic steroid.

    ( 1 ) 13/100

    Explained:This assertion is based on a study that found athletes who were given a placebo pill and told it was an anabolic steroid experienced significant gains in strength and muscle growth, with some athletes increasing their strength by up to 10 times in just over half the time.

    Context:The study involved 15 trained varsity athletes who were given a placebo pill and told it was an anabolic steroid.

    At: 9:10:

    "The first paper was published back in 1973, 15 trained Varsity athletes trained normally for 7 weeks then for the next 4 weeks six of them were chosen and given a daily 10 mg pill of Dianabol an anabolic steroid unknown to them it was just a placebo..."

    Evidence (1)
    13 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that athletes who believed they were taking an anabolic steroid experienced significant gains in strength and muscle growth.
    How it is true:The study provides primary evidence for the assertion, with a significant difference in gains between the two groups.
    ELI5
    • The study tested the claim by giving athletes a placebo pill and telling them it was an anabolic steroid.
    • The athletes who believed they were taking an anabolic steroid experienced significant gains in strength and muscle growth.
    • This means that the belief in the effectiveness of a treatment can have a powerful impact on physical performance.
    None
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:N/a
    c7e26d05-268d-4208-ab1d-b77e10bbdf19
    Experimental Study
    Human
    None
    Publication 01/01/1970
    PRO
    PRO

  • Believing that a training program is personalized can lead to greater gains in strength and muscle thickness.

    ( 1 ) 1/100

    Explained:This assertion is based on a study that found athletes who were told their training program was individualized experienced greater gains in back squat strength and muscle thickness of the rectus femoris, despite the training program being the same for all participants. This suggests that the belief in a personalized program can have a positive impact on physical performance.

    Context:The study involved 40 athletes who were trained for 10 weeks, with one group being told their program was individualized and the other group being told it was a generic program.

    At: 0:42:

    "This study had 40 athletes trained for 10 weeks, one group was told their training program was individualized for them based on their force velocity profile..."

    Evidence (1)
    1 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that athletes who believed their program was individualized experienced greater gains in strength and muscle thickness.
    How it is true:The study provides primary evidence for the assertion, with a significant difference in gains between the two groups.
    ELI5
    • The study tested the claim by giving athletes a training program and telling one group it was individualized.
    • The group that believed their program was individualized had greater gains in strength and muscle thickness.
    • This means that the belief in a personalized program can have a positive impact on physical performance.
    None
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:N/a
    3498b0a4-1a8e-42bc-8a21-e85e90a59841
    Expert Opinion/Editorial
    Human
    None
    Publication 01/01/1970
    PRO
    PRO

  • Positive self-talk and mental imagery can lead to improved strength and muscle growth.

    ( 1 ) 13/100

    Explained:This assertion is based on a study that found athletes who used positive self-talk and mental imagery experienced improved strength and muscle growth, with the combined imagery and self-talk group showing the greatest gains.

    Context:The study involved 44 trained combat practitioners who were divided into three groups: a control group, an imagery group, and a combined imagery and self-talk group.

    At: 9:10:

    "The second study that recruited 44 trained combat practitioners they trained physically three times per week with these exercises and variables..."

    Evidence (1)
    13 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that athletes who used positive self-talk and mental imagery experienced improved strength and muscle growth.
    How it is true:The study provides primary evidence for the assertion, with a significant difference in gains between the two groups.
    ELI5
    • The study tested the claim by having athletes use positive self-talk and mental imagery.
    • The athletes who used positive self-talk and mental imagery experienced improved strength and muscle growth.
    • This means that the use of positive self-talk and mental imagery can have a positive impact on physical performance.
    None
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:N/a
    99fad43c-23df-4dec-8b5e-18c606f1aa7b
    Experimental Study
    Human
    None
    Publication 01/01/1970
    PRO
    PRO
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