Something called 'regional hypertrophy' refers to growing the muscle at different points, and it's an area of study that researchers have focused on in a recent piece of research – particularly by ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger does a 360-rep finisher and calisthenics warriors go until they drop—but how many reps are actually ...

Science shows that one of the most crucial factors is the total training volume, meaning the number of sets and reps you do ...

Rest assured, the hype is real. Hypertrophy is, by definition, the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in ...

Training for strength usually has you doing 1-5 reps in each set. Training for hypertrophy (bigger muscles) is often in the 8-12 range. The truth is, there isn’t much difference in results ...

‘A pyramid set which will not only let you work at a hypertrophy rep range, which will benefit muscle growth, but also get to your maximum weight for one rep,’ she explains. ‘It’s a ...

Want toned muscles? Hypertrophy is the way to go, says Lettenberger. You’ll typically lift moderate to heavy weight and your last two reps should feel challenging—like you’re almost not able ...

Don’t know your DOMS from your hypertrophy? The fitness scene loves a good acronym – and understanding what they mean is crucial to surviving your workout. Fitness language can be confusing ...