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Adequate sleep duration of 7-9 hours per night is emphasized as foundational for recovery and adaptation in hypertrophy training.
Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep per night to enhance recovery and muscle growth.
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Recovery, particularly sleep, modulates hormonal homeostasis and protein metabolism; adequate sleep duration (7-9 h/night) is emphasized as foundational for adaptation.
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Based on the review of randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews.
Source
Molecular Basis and Practical Applications of Training, Nutrition and Recovery for Maximum Gains in Lean Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review for Optimizing Muscular Hypertrophy
Álvaro A. Vergara Nieto et al. · Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach · 2026
DOI 10.1177/19417381261438760
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