[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":656},["ShallowReactive",2],{"lexique-en-hypertrophy-training":3,"lexique-all-en":298,"lexique-trans-en-hypertrophy-training":650},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":288,"extension":289,"lang":290,"letter":291,"meta":292,"navigation":293,"path":294,"ref":12,"seo":295,"stem":296,"__hash__":297},"lexique/lexique/en/hypertrophy-training.md","Hypertrophy Training",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":277},"minimark",[9,13,18,34,37,40,43,46,51,55,58,62,65,69,72,74,78,154,156,160,163,188,190,194,197,230,232,235,237,241,261,263,267],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"hypertrophy-training",[14,15,17],"h4",{"id":16},"definition","Definition",[19,20,21,25,26,29,30,33],"p",{},[22,23,24],"strong",{},"Hypertrophy training"," is a strength method designed to ",[22,27,28],{},"maximize muscle volume increase",". The main goal is not pure performance or maximal strength, but rather ",[22,31,32],{},"visible muscle mass gain",".",[19,35,36],{},"It's the preferred approach of bodybuilders, physique athletes, and anyone aiming for a sculpted physique.",[38,39],"blockquote",{},[19,41,42],{},"💡 Hypertrophy requires three conditions: sufficient mechanical stimulus, appropriate training volume, and optimal nutrition + recovery.",[44,45],"hr",{},[47,48,50],"h3",{"id":49},"fundamental-principles","Fundamental principles",[14,52,54],{"id":53},"_1-mechanical-tension","1. Mechanical tension",[19,56,57],{},"The #1 driver of hypertrophy. You need to lift loads heavy enough (65-85% of 1RM) to generate a growth signal.",[14,59,61],{"id":60},"_2-metabolic-stress","2. Metabolic stress",[19,63,64],{},"The accumulation of metabolites (lactate, H+ ions) in the muscle. The famous \"pump\" and burn. Achieved through long sets and intensification techniques.",[14,66,68],{"id":67},"_3-muscle-damage","3. 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Use sparingly (1-2 exercises per session) to avoid burnout.",[44,236],{},[47,238,240],{"id":239},"common-mistakes","Common mistakes",[164,242,243,246,249,252,255,258],{},[167,244,245],{},"❌ Insufficient volume (under 8 weekly sets per muscle)",[167,247,248],{},"❌ Stopping too far from failure (RIR 5+)",[167,250,251],{},"❌ Too much exercise variety, no measurable progression",[167,253,254],{},"❌ Neglecting eccentric phase (descent too fast)",[167,256,257],{},"❌ Insufficient calories during bulk",[167,259,260],{},"❌ Insufficient sleep (under 7h/night)",[44,262],{},[47,264,266],{"id":265},"key-takeaways","Key takeaways",[19,268,269,270,273,274,33],{},"Hypertrophy training relies on 3 pillars: ",[22,271,272],{},"progressive mechanical tension, sufficient weekly volume (10-20 sets), and adequate recovery",". Loads 65-85% of 1RM, 8-12 reps, 2x per week per muscle, RIR 0-3. 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Possible but slow — discover the conditions for success.","body-recomposition",{"title":352,"description":353,"slug":354},"Bodyweight","Bodyweight training uses your own body as resistance. No equipment, anywhere, scalable to any level.","bodyweight",{"title":356,"description":357,"slug":358},"Calorie Maintenance","Caloric maintenance is the calorie level keeping your weight stable. Foundation of any nutritional plan.","calorie-maintenance",{"title":360,"description":361,"slug":362},"Calorie Surplus","A caloric surplus means consuming more calories than you burn. Mandatory mechanism for serious muscle building.","calorie-surplus",{"title":364,"description":365,"slug":366},"Calorie deficit","A caloric deficit means consuming fewer calories than you burn. It's the only proven mechanism for fat loss. Learn how to set yours up properly.","calorie-deficit",{"title":368,"description":369,"slug":370},"Calories","Calories measure the energy provided by food. 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