Research
Hormonal
Resistance training (RT) induces significant endogenous hormonal elevations.
Incorporating resistance training can enhance hormonal levels beneficial for muscle growth.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
On the other hand, resistance training (RT) has also been shown to induce significant endogenous hormonal (testosterone (T), GH, IGF-1) elevations.
Why this rating
The claim is based on established research findings.
Source
The role of hormones in muscle hypertrophy
Julius Fink et al. · The Physician and Sportsmedicine · 2017
reviewCited 122×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →