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Resistance training increased mean muscle fibre cross-sectional area in untrained men after 12 weeks.
Resistance training can effectively increase muscle size in untrained individuals.
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Training increased mean muscle fibre cross-sectional area (p < 0.05)
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Based on the study design involving a controlled training program.
Source
Increased muscle oxidative potential following resistance training induced fibre hypertrophy in young men
Jason E. Tang et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2006
DOI 10.1139/h06-026
other · n=12Cited 113×
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