Muscle growth, or hypertrophy, is more than just lifting heavy weights. For beginners, understanding the science behind bulking can make the process safer, faster, and more effective. Here's a ...

Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

AS A PARENT, caregiver, or coach, seeing a kid get pumped about fitness and strength can feel kind of amazing. Especially when you consider that only between 21 to 28 percent of kids ages six to 17 ...

MXene nanoparticle scaffolds have been shown to stimulate muscle growth, making them a promising option to treat muscle loss and damage. Now, researchers explain the molecular mechanisms behind their ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content ...

You can eat 1.6-2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight daily to gain muscle. Try pairing a high-protein diet with resistance training for optimal muscle growth. Animal sources of ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...