Description
Book SynopsisWritten by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, a leading authority on muscle hypertrophy,
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Second Edition, is the definitive resource for strength and conditioning professionals, researchers, and instructors seeking information on muscle hypertrophy.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Hypertrophy-Related Responses and Adaptations to Exercise Stress
Neuromuscular System
Endocrine, Paracrine, and Autocrine Systems
Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Hypertrophy
Mechanical Tension
Metabolic Stress
Muscle Damage
Chapter 3. The Measurement of Muscle Hypertrophy
Indirect Measures
Site-Specific Measures
Chapter 4. Role of Resistance Training Variables in Hypertrophy
Volume
Frequency
Load
Exercise Selection
Type of Muscle Action
Rest Interval Length
Repetition Duration
Exercise Order
Range of Motion
Intensity of Effort
Chapter 5. Advanced Training Practices
Loaded Stretch Training
Intraset Rest Training
Drop Sets
Supersets and Pre-exhaustion
Eccentric Overload Training
Chapter 6. Role of Aerobic Training in Hypertrophy
Hypertrophic Effects From Aerobic-Only Training
Concurrent Training
Chapter 7. Factors in Maximal Hypertrophic Development
Genetics
Age
Sex
Training Status
Chapter 8. Program Design for Maximal Hypertrophy
Biomechanics
Exercise Selection Strategies
Periodization
Chapter 9. Nutrition for Hypertrophy
Energy Balance
Macronutrient Intake
Feeding Frequency
Nutrient Timing
