and the leg press increased hypertrophy of the vastus lateralis (outer part of the quad). For the calves, the straight leg plantar flexion exercises increased the muscle size of the medial ...

“Targeted weight training causes the muscle fibres that remain to hypertrophy – increase in size – potentially retaining function and power close to that of someone in their 20s. Together with ...

Adding more weight lifting sets to your workout routine can help build strength and muscle—but only up to a certain point, new research found. Experts weigh in, and offer tips on how to build an ...