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Exercise selection, high frequency training and mechanisms of muscle growth

  • Menno Henselmans discusses training programming in an interview with the Aesthetic by Science team.
  • Choosing the right exercises for hypertrophy involves understanding which exercises are optimal for muscle growth.
  • Muscle damage is discussed as a factor in hypertrophy, questioning whether it's essential for optimal muscle growth.
  • High-frequency training is compared to traditional 'bro splits', with explanations on why it might be more effective.
  • Implementation of paired sets in workout routines is explained as a method to enhance high-frequency training.
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