What is hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy is the increase in the size of muscle cells, as well as the number of muscle cells in the body.
There is a difference between strength training and hypertrophy training. Bodybuilders typically train for hypertrophy, whereas powerlifters typically train for maximum strength and power.
A key difference in these two styles is the time under tension(the time it takes you to complete the set).
The optimal time under tension to achieve hypertrophy is 30-60 seconds, compared to 4-20 seconds for maximum strength.
If your goal is to build your body and improve your physique, don’t sell yourself short; make sure you’re working your muscles for an adequate amount of time each set to maximize muscle growth.
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