As a rule of thumb, I would say that the musculature grows best when both high-volume phases, known as accumulation phases, are alternated with high-intensity phases, known as intensification phases. The respective length of each phase will be affected by a variety of factors, such as nutrient intake, serotonin and dopamine ratios, hormonal makeup and fiber-type makeup.
I’m sick and tired of seeing every type of exercise discomfort being “solved” by lightening the load. It’s the path of least resistance—literally! Learn to perform your exercises properly.
Strength that starts in the gym pays off on the mat for mixed-martial-arts athletes.
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