Research
Hormonal
Acute post-resistance exercise increases in testosterone (T) and growth hormone (GH) are optimal for maximizing skeletal muscle anabolism and hypertrophy.
Practitioners should consider the importance of T and GH increases in resistance training programs.
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post-RE increases in these hormones are 'optimal' for maximizing skeletal muscle anabolism and hypertrophy.
Why this rating
The claim is supported by substantial evidence from multiple studies.
Source
Are Acute Post–Resistance Exercise Increases in Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and IGF-1 Necessary to Stimulate Skeletal Muscle Anabolism and Hypertrophy?
E. Todd Schroeder et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2013
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