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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2011
Different weight-lifting styles both build muscle, though through different mechanisms.
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FITNESS
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Lifting Weights for Muscle Growth
RESEARCH
- Multiple training methods work
- Hormones spike after lifting
- Strength gains are consistent
- Works in all age groups
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYPeople with joint, heart, or back problems should check with a doctor before starting a heavy lifting program.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2005
Lifting triggers a spike in anabolic hormones like testosterone and growth hormone for 15–30 minutes post-exercise.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ FOCUSED ON ONE MUSCLE GROUP (ELBOW FLEXORS); RESULTS MAY NOT GENERALIZE EQUALLY TO WHOLE-BODY TRAINING.
People gained significant muscle size and strength after 12 weeks of progressive resistance training.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ LIMITED TO MEN WITH PRIOR RESISTANCE TRAINING EXPERIENCE; RESULTS MAY DIFFER FOR BEGINNERS OR WOMEN.
Both heavy and lighter loads build similar muscle when lifted to fatigue over 12 weeks.
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