Will I Lose Muscle if I Don’t Workout for a Week?
You will probably keep your muscle mass if you don’t workout for a week. But there are exceptions. This is what science has to say.
Category Archives: Muscle
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How Long It Takes to Lose Muscle During a Break
How long does it take to lose muscle? It depends on how active or inactive you are. But not all size loss is muscle loss.
Can You Lift Weights Every Day? Benefits & Risks
Do you need rest days, or can you lift weights every day of the week? Discover the answer in this evidence-based article.
Can You Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit?
Discover whether you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. Learn about the role of protein, strength training, and proper rest.
Scientific Recommendations for Strength and Hypertrophy Training from 150+ Studies
What is the ideal frequency, rest period, exercise order, range of motion? Should we train to failure? Do we need to include isolation exercise into our program? We’ve analyzed 150+ studies to find out!
What is a Cluster Set? A Complete Guide
In strength training, cluster sets are small sets inside a regular set. We analyze the research behind this uncommon technique.
Should You Train to Failure for Muscle and Strength?
Learn when you should use failure training, and if it’s ideal for building muscle mass and strength. Based on a scientific literature review.
How Drop Sets Affect Strength and Hypertrophy
Drop sets are an efficient way to train, but are they better than regular sets for building muscle and strength? Find out in Sci-Fit’s review.
Gaining Muscle Mass in a Deficit vs. Bulking (Research Review)
Can we gain in a deficit? How much should you eat to reach your goals? This article applies to you whether you’re a beginner or advanced lifter.
The Science of Detraining: How Long You Can Take a Break from the Gym Before You Lose Muscle Mass & Strength
How long does it take us to detrain? Which strategies we can use to prevent detraining?