Today's episode answers the following questions, among others:
- What is muscle hypertrophy and how does it happen?
- Are there different types of muscle hypertrophy (e.g., myofibrillar vs. sarcoplasmic)?
- How much protein do I need to eat to build muscle?
- Is it better to lift heavy weights with low reps or light weights with high reps for muscle growth?
- How many sets and reps should I do per muscle group per week for optimal hypertrophy?
- How often should I train each muscle group (training frequency)?
- Is training to muscle failure necessary for growth?
- What role do hormones like testosterone and growth hormone play in muscle building?
- Are satellite cells essential for muscle growth, and what is the myonuclear domain theory?
- Does muscle damage (soreness) mean my muscles are growing?
- What are the best supplements for muscle hypertrophy (e.g., creatine, protein powder)?
- Can women build muscle as effectively as men, and will lifting make them "bulky"?
- Can older adults still build muscle, and how does aging affect hypertrophy?
- What is the "mind-muscle connection," and can it help with hypertrophy?
- If I stop working out, will my muscle turn into fat?
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