Health claim
“Muscle hypertrophy occurs when muscle protein synthesis exceeds muscle protein breakdown.”
Claim checked — strong evidenceLow riskexercise
Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
The net positive protein balance model is widely accepted as the physiological basis for muscle growth.
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How Muscles Get BiggerInstitute of Human Anatomy
The video explains the basic biological process of muscle hypertrophy, focusing on how resistance training stimulates protein synthesis and muscle fiber growth.
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