Chemical Messengers in Powerlifting - Friends or Foes?

– Training triggers chemical messengers in muscle cells.

– mTOR is activated by heavy training and amino acids, promoting muscle growth.

– AMPk is activated by high training volume and breaks down muscle for energy.

– Balanced mTOR and AMPk activity leads to muscle growth.

– Excessive training volume can tip the scales towards AMPk, hindering progress.

Manage fatigue with lower volume training to optimize muscle growth.

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