Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy 3rd Edition epub

The definitive resource for learning about muscle hypertrophy.

With more than 2,000 references, Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition, stands out as the preeminent resource for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, sport scientists, researchers, and exercise science instructors who are seeking information regarding muscle hypertrophy.

Readers will explore the mechanisms of muscle development, how the body structurally and hormonally changes when exposed to stress, ways to most effectively design training programs, and nutritional guidelines for eliciting hypertrophic changes. The updated third edition has been completely revised to incorporate hundreds of new research articles to draw evidence-based insights to optimize muscle-building, including content such as the following:

• A new chapter discussing the importance of an evidence-based approach to fitness
• Updated perspectives on the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training
• A revised conceptualization explaining how the manipulation of resistance training variables influences hypertrophy
• Discussion of additional dynamic and passive advanced muscle-building methods
• Enhanced practical guidance on structuring hypertrophy-focused resistance training programs
• Expanded discussion on protein and its role in muscle hypertrophy

Designed with readers in mind, the text contains sidebars discussing the latest research on hypertrophy and practical applications of the research provided. The subject index and author index can be used to easily find any topic or researcher. Readers will explore how genetic background, age, sex, and other factors have been shown to mediate the hypertrophic response to exercise, affecting both the rate and the total gain in lean muscle mass. Sample programs illustrate how to design a three- or four-day-per-week undulating periodized program and a modified linear periodized program for maximizing muscular development.

Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition, takes the guesswork out of muscle hypertrophy and presents the latest research with explanations and real-world applications. Anyone looking to maximize hypertrophic gains for themselves or their athletes or clients will benefit from this invaluable resource.

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Audience

Reference for strength and conditioning professionals, researchers, and scientists studying muscle hypertrophy; textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate students in exercise science.

Chapter 1. Evidence-Based Practice in Fitness Prescription

The Evidence-Based Pyramid

Synthesizing Evidence

Statistical Considerations

Forming Evidence-Based Opinions

Chapter 2. Hypertrophy-Related Responses and Adaptations to Exercise Stress

Neuromuscular System

Endocrine, Paracrine, and Autocrine Systems

Chapter 3. Mechanisms of Hypertrophy

Mechanical Tension

Metabolic Stress

Muscle Damage

Longitudinal Evidence for the Hypertrophic Role of EIMD

Chapter 4. The Measurement of Muscle Hypertrophy

Indirect Measures

Site-Specific Measures

Conclusion

Chapter 5. Role of Resistance Training Variables in Hypertrophy

Volume

Frequency

Load

Exercise Selection

Rest Interval Length

Repetition Duration

Exercise Order

Type of Muscle Action

Range of Motion

Intensity of Effort

Chapter 6. Advanced Training Practices

Loaded Stretch Training

Drop Sets

Past-Failure Partials

Supersets

Intraset Rest Training

Eccentric Overload Training

Passive Strategies

Conclusion

Chapter 7. Role of Aerobic Training in Hypertrophy

Hypertrophic Effects From Aerobic-Only Training

Concurrent Training

Chapter 8. The Role of Genetics, Age, Sex and Training Status on Muscle Hypertrophy

Genetics

Age

Sex

Training Status

Chapter 9. Program Design for Maximal Hypertrophy

Biomechanics

Exercise Selection Strategies

Periodization and Planning

Chapter 10. Nutrition for Hypertrophy

Energy Balance

Macronutrient Intake

Feeding Frequency

Nutrient Timing

References

Author Index

Subject Index

About the Author

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on muscle hypertrophy. The 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer of the Year, he is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder who has won multiple natural bodybuilding titles. As a personal trainer, he worked with numerous elite-level physique athletes, including many top pros.

Dr. Schoenfeld received the 2016 Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award from the United States Sports Academy in recognition of his outstanding contributions to fitness and leadership in advancing sport performance. He was also the co-recipient of the 2018 NSCA Outstanding Young Investigator Award. He has authored several fitness books, including The M.A.X. Muscle Plan, and has been featured extensively in global media outlets spanning print, television, and radio. Additionally, he has consulted for a wide range of professional and amateur sport organizations and previously served as the sport nutritionist for the New Jersey Devils hockey team.

Dr. Schoenfeld earned his PhD in health promotion and wellness from Rocky Mountain University, where his dissertation research centered on elucidating the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed scientific articles and serves on multiple journal editorial advisory boards.

Dr. Schoenfeld is currently a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, and serves as director of the graduate program in human performance and fitness.