30 Seconds SummarySarcoplasmic Hypertrophy: The Bros Were Probably Right
- Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy involves growth in the muscle's sarcoplasm, outpacing the growth of myofibrils.
- It has been commonly debated in comparing the size and strength differences between bodybuilders and strength athletes like powerlifters.
- Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy does occur and can contribute significantly to muscle size, though it's not solely due to increased glycogen storage.
- Steroids may influence sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, though their exact role isn't conclusively known.
- Differences in muscle size and strength between bodybuilders and strength athletes are not solely explained by sarcoplasmic hypertrophy; skills and training styles play a big part.
- Scientific studies on sarcoplasmic hypertrophy are limited and typically not definitive due to difficulties in measuring specific muscle protein changes accurately.
- Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy might increase with bodybuilding-style training due to higher reliance on anaerobic metabolism.
- It remains unclear whether specific training styles or conditions prominently enhance the chances of developing sarcoplasmic hypertrophy beyond normal muscle growth processes.
Stronger By Science
Greg Nuckols
