Hypertrophy; you hear the term bandied about constantly on Instagram, and it's likely the reason you starting lifting weights in the first place, but what does it actually mean? The scientific term ...

You might have seen your favorite Instagram trainer mention hypertrophy on her strength training posts. Or maybe you heard the term in a fitness class or while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...

The term hypertrophy, like NEAT exercise and compound exercises, is one of those fitness phrases that often confuses more than it illuminates. Loved by exercise professionals, hypertrophy training isn ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or ...

Once considered the domain of oiled-up bodybuilders, the growing recognition of the importance of muscular strength, means that weight training is something that we’ve likely all been exposed to, even ...

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