Presentation 1
Name 3 factors that influence muscle hypertrophy
training variables (intensity, frequency, ...); nutrition; rest and recovery; genetics; ...
What is the longest muscle in the humany body?
sartorius
Name two types of muscle hypertrophy
myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic
Is myofibril made up of muscle fibers or is muscle fiber made up of myofibrils?
the second one is correct
How many muscles does the human body consist of?
more than 600
During resistance training, metabolic byproducts such as _____ and __________ accumulate, triggering cellular adaptations that promote hypertrophy. This effect is often associated with the "burn" felt during higher-rep training.
lactate and hydrogen ions
Which hormones are responsible for the hormonal response concerning the muscle growth?
testosterone, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and growth hormone (GH)
What is the strongest muscle in the human body if we define strength as the ability to exert the most pressure?
the masseter muscle (it can exert a bite force of up to 450 kg per inch (2,54 cm)