Muscle hypertrophy mechanisms?

Muscle hypertrophy mechanisms refer to the physiological processes that cause an increase in the size and strength of muscles. These mechanisms involve the activation of muscle fibers through resistance training, resulting in muscle damage, inflammation, and a subsequent increase in protein synthesis and satellite cell activation. The body adapts to this stimulus by adding more muscle proteins and increasing muscle fibers' size, leading to greater overall hypertrophy. However, these mechanisms are highly dependent on factors such as nutrition, genetics, and rest, and proper program design must consider these elements to achieve maximum muscle hypertrophy results.

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