Maximizing Hypertrophy: Possible Contribution of Stretching in the Interset Rest Period

doi:10.1519/ssc.0b013e3181fe7164

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Maximizing Hypertrophy: Possible Contribution of Stretching in the Interset Rest Period

Published Feb 1, 2011 · DOI · N. I. Mohamad, K. Nosaka, J. Cronin

Strength and Conditioning Journal

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Abstract

THE TIME THAT A MUSCLE IS UNDER TENSION DURING RESISTANCE STRENGTH TRAINING IS THOUGHT IMPORTANT IN MAXIMIZING THE HYPERTROPHIC RESPONSE OF SKELETAL MUSCLE. IMPLEMENTING STRETCHING IN BETWEEN SETS MAY INCREASE THE HYPERTROPHIC EFFECT BY ADDING TO TOTAL SESSION TIME UNDER TENSION AND AS SUCH INCREASE THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS NEUROMECHANICAL AND METABOLIC STIMULI THAT ARE THOUGHT IMPORTANT TO HYPERTROPHIC ADAPTATION. THIS REVIEW WILL EXPLORE THIS CONTENTION BY BRIEFLY DISCUSSING THEMES AROUND STRETCH AND RESTRICTED BLOOD FLOW, HORMONE RELEASE, SIGNALING PATHWAYS, STRETCH ACTIVATION CHANNELS, STRETCH-INDUCED HYPERTROPHY, AND STRENGTH AND POWER PERFORMANCE.

Study Snapshot

Stretching between sets during resistance strength training may increase muscle hypertrophy by increasing the time under tension and enhancing the effects of various neuromuscular and metabolic stimuli.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Maximizing Hypertrophy: Possible Contribution of Stretching in the Interset Rest Period

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