The way our muscles grow and change with exercise isn't the same for everyone, especially as we get older. This is because muscle loss due to aging doesn't happen evenly across all muscle groups. So, it's important to look at how different muscles react to exercise in older adults. A lot of studies have been done on this topic. Over 6000 research papers were looked ...

The way you move your knees during exercise can really affect how strong and big your muscles get. This was shown in a study with fifty young women who had never done this kind of exercise before. They were split into different groups. Each group did knee extension exercises in a specific way. One group did the full range of motion. Another group did the initial...

Older adults often turn to weight training to fight muscle loss. This is a smart move, as lifting weights can really help build muscle and strength. But here is the thing. Not everyone sees the same results. Some people gain more muscle than others. Why is this? Well, it could be down to how well blood flows to the muscles. This is something called capillariza...

Imagine you're a seasoned weightlifter, wondering if ramping up your training volume can help you bulk up or improve your strength. A study took a look at this exact question, splitting 55 men into groups that either kept their existing workout volume or increased it by 30% or 60%. Over eight weeks, they focused on lower body exercises, like squats. The results? Eve...