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Strength Precedes Hypertrophy

Meaning

Strength Precedes Hypertrophy is a clinical and physiological model asserting that the initial, rapid gains in muscular strength observed during the first several weeks of resistance training are predominantly due to neurological adaptations, not an increase in muscle size. The neural system optimizes its function before significant structural changes in muscle tissue begin to manifest. This principle guides the initial programming phase for maximizing strength skill acquisition. It is a crucial concept for managing client expectations in a new training cycle.