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Your free- source of information, news, and deep dive into the latest science in the world or fitness and health. We dive deep into the literature and debunk a lot of fake claims. Also, providing helpful tips and workouts to improve your health and quality of life. 

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Progressive Overload

Gradually increase the weight, reps, or intensity over time to challenge your muscles. Aim to improve weekly or biweekly, but avoid plateaus by varying stimuli.

Rep Range

Focus on 6–12 reps per set for most exercises, as this range is optimal for hypertrophy. Occasionally include lower reps (3–6) for strength or higher reps (12–20) for endurance and metabolic stress.

Time Under Tension

Lift with controlled tempo (e.g., 2–3 seconds lowering, 1–2 seconds lifting) to maximize muscle fiber activation. Avoid rushing reps.

Mind - Muscle Connection is crucial

Power lifters try to move as much weight as they can using all the muscle they can. They sacrifice form for movement, which is fine if you want to be a power lifter.

Body Builders try to move the lighter weight focusing on one muscle making it as difficult as they can.  

The key is being able to choose a weight you can move for 10-12 reps with great form while squeezing the muscle and moving slowly. 

Supplements

Supplements backed by science to help build muscle 

Training Principles for Hypertrophy

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Progressive Overload: Gradually increase the weight, reps, or intensity over time to challenge your muscles. Aim to improve weekly or biweekly, but avoid plateaus by varying stimuli.
 
Rep Range: Focus on 6–12 reps per set for most exercises, as this range is optimal for hypertrophy. Occasionally include lower reps (3–6) for strength or higher reps (12–20) for endurance and metabolic stress.
 
Volume: Perform 10–20 sets per muscle group per week, spread across 2–4 sessions. For example, 3–5 sets per exercise, targeting each muscle group 2–3 times weekly.
 
Time Under Tension: Lift with controlled tempo (e.g., 2–3 seconds lowering, 1–2 seconds lifting) to maximize muscle fiber activation. Avoid rushing reps.
 
Exercise Selection: Use a mix of compound lifts (e.g., squats, deadlifts, bench press, pull-ups) and isolation exercises (e.g., bicep curls, leg extensions) to target all muscle groups
 
Rest Between Sets: Rest 60–90 seconds for smaller muscle groups (e.g., arms) and 2–3 minutes for larger groups (e.g., legs, back) to allow partial recovery while maintaining intensity.

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Calories, Proteins, Carbs, and Fats

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Overview & goals

To maximize muscle growth (hypertrophy) through weight lifting, you need to focus on a combination of proper training techniques, progressive overload, nutrition, recovery, and consistency. Below is a concise, evidence-based guide to optimize your weightlifting approach
Eat slightly more calories (10–15% above maintenance) to fuel muscle growth. Use a calorie calculator to estimate needs.
 
Consume 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight daily (e.g., 120–160 g for a 75 kg person). Spread intake across 3–5 meals.
 
Carbs fuel performance (4–7 g/kg body weight), while fats support hormones (0.5–1 g/kg). Prioritize complex carbs (e.g., rice, oats) and healthy fats (e.g., avocado, nuts).
 
Eat a protein-rich meal 2–3 hours before and after training. A post-workout shake with 20–40 g protein can help, but whole foods work too.

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To maximize muscle growth (hypertrophy) through weight lifting, you need to focus on a combination of proper training techniques, progressive overload, nutrition, recovery, and consistency.