2024 was an exponentially productive year for scientific research into hypertrophy and strength. There were several studies, covered here at Men's Health, that have all influenced the way we work out ...

According to a new systematic review, increasing volume is key for maximising muscle growth. It found that the best results came from 30-40 sets per muscle per week. However, there is also a minimum ...

Fuel your lifts with the nutrient your muscles crave most. Keep glycogen topped up and unlock higher training volume, faster recovery, and bigger gains. Start eating for peak performance and push past ...

For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...

From DOMS to concentric and eccentric exercises, fitness lingo is a minefield. The latest terms to have gained attention? 'Stretch-mediated hypertrophy' and 'long-length partials'. Nope, you haven't ...

Some exercises look impressive on paper—or on Instagram—but don’t always deliver results in the gym. According to Milo Wolf, Ph.D., an exercise scientist known for his evidence-based approach to ...