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Old 10-10-2024, 07:05 AM   #837
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Originally Posted by penguinz View Post
Hypertrophy builds mass. You get strength along with it but not full potential.

Strength training builds strength. You are training your CNS when strength training. When strength training you are in the low 1-5 rep range so there isn't the volume to cause the muscle tissue breakdown that is needed for muscle building.
I'm not disagreeing but how come all the big strength/strongman athletes have so much mass and mostly train for strength? Are they working in more hypertrophy work somewhere or is it that anyone benching 400lbs is gonna be big because they are strong?
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