If you consistently lift weights, there are 3 main types of adaptations your body goes through: Neuromuscular, Muscular & Connective Tissue adaptations.
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First, we have neuromuscular adaptations. Your body recognizes movement patterns and becomes more efficient as you perform certain movements...
adaptations
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body
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connective
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gaining
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helps
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muscles
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Muscle gains can also be specific to the range of motion used. This study found that quarter squats emphasized the upper thigh whereas full squats developed the entire thigh. Therefore, changing the range of motion in an exercise can be an effective method of targeting certain regions of the...
1138
2013
adaptations
applied
based
bloomquist
consist
development
entire
european
fibers
full
growth
journal
karlsen
langberg
madsgaard
motion
muscle
physiology
range
rom
squats
thigh
training
Protein blends are becoming a popular choice for protein supplements, and for good reason. This study found that blending whey and casein proteins led to better gains throughout a 10-week training protocol compared to just whey protein alone. This could be due to the combination of the large...
2006
203
643-653
adaptations
bet
blends
casein
conditioning
good
journal
kerksick
lancaster
magu
protein
rasmussen
research
resistance
smith
source
strength
synthesis
ten
training
weeks
whey
DHEA has long been purported to increase testosterone and muscle mass in bodybuilders but studies show that’s not the case. DHEA doesn’t have any effect on testosterone and will not increase gains from a resistance training program. A few studies do show mild cognitive benefits in older...
1999
2274-2283
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inconclusive
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men
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older
oral
physiology
resistance
sharp
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vukovich
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When do you do cardio? 🏃
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Your muscles store energy as a carbohydrate known as glycogen, allowing you to be able to carry out an intense workout as your glycogen stores are depleted. Refilling these glycogen-stores is one reason why post-workout carbohydrates are important.
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Cardio also...
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