Muscle hypertrophy: a narrative review on training principles for increasing muscle mass

Louis Howe; Paul Read; Mark Waldron

doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000330

Muscle hypertrophy: a narrative review on training principles for increasing muscle mass

Louis Howe
, Paul Read
, Mark Waldron

University of Cumbria

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Abstract

Developing muscle cross-sectional area has the potential to enhance performance for many athletes. Because emerging evidence challenges traditional beliefs regarding the prescription of hypertrophy-focused training programs, this review provides an overview of the current literature relating, specifically, to programming variables. Evidence-based recommendations are provided for the design of effective resistance-training programs, with the goal of increasing an athlete's skeletal muscle mass.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	72-81
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	39
Early online date	1 Oct 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000330
Publication status	Published online - 1 Oct 2017

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