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What is muscle hypertrophy?

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- the body's ability to increase the overall size of the targeted muscle group.

How to train for hypertrophy:

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  • moderate to high loads

  • high volume (2-4 exercises per targeted muscle group)

  • 3-5 sets of 6-12 repetitions per exercise

  • rest intervals of approximately 0-60 seconds between sets

  • moderate to high intensity (75%-85% of 1 rep max)

  • moderate tempo

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