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Resistance Training Anabolism

Meaning

Resistance Training Anabolism is the physiological state of net protein synthesis and tissue accretion induced by the mechanical stimulus of lifting weights or performing bodyweight exercises. This anabolic response is heavily mediated by the acute post-exercise surge of hormones, including testosterone, growth hormone, and IGF-1. Clinically, leveraging this process is fundamental for improving muscle mass, bone density, and metabolic health across the lifespan, counteracting age-related sarcopenia.