Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Second Edition, is the
most comprehensive resource on muscle hypertrophy in the world. Written
by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, an internationally renowned expert on muscle
hypertrophy, this book is the definitive resource for strength and
conditioning professionals, personal trainers, sport scientists,
researchers, and exercise science instructors who are seeking
information regarding muscle hypertrophy, including the mechanism of its
development, how the body structurally and hormonally changes when
exposed to stress, ways to most effectively design training programs,
and nutritional guidelines for eliciting hypertrophic changes.
This new edition offers more than 1,000 references and applied
guidelines. Two all-new chapters deliver practical content on the
measurement of muscle hypertrophy and advanced training practices.
Readers will learn various methods by which hypertrophy is measured,
including site-specific measures (circumference measures, MRI, CT, and
ultrasound), indirect measures (underwater weighing, DXA, BIA, ADP, and
skinfolds), and histological measures (biopsy), as well as the strengths
and limitations of each modality. The new edition also provides guidance
for achieving greater training volumes with training practices that
maximize the individual's genetic potential to gain muscle.
No other resource offers a comparable amount of content solely focused
on the science of muscle hypertrophy and its application to designing
training programs. The full-color book offers several features to make
the content accessible to readers:
- Research Findings sidebars highlight the aspects of muscle hypertrophy
currently being examined to encourage readers to re-evaluate their
knowledge and ensure their training practices are up to date.
- Practical Applications sidebars outline how to apply the research
conclusions for maximal hypertrophic development.
- Comprehensive subject and author indexes optimize the book's use as a
reference tool.
Although muscle hypertrophy can be attained through a range of training
programs, this book allows readers to understand and apply the specific
responses and mechanisms that promote optimal muscle hypertrophy. It
explores how genetic background, age, sex, and other factors have been
shown to mediate the hypertrophic response to exercise, affecting both
the rate and the total gain in lean muscle mass. Sample programs show
how to design a three- or four-day-per-week undulating periodized
program and a modified linear periodized program for maximizing muscular
development.
Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy is an invaluable
resource for those seeking to maximize hypertrophic gains for themselves
or their athletes or clients and for those searching for the most
comprehensive and authoritative research in the field.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education
course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be
purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the
course materials and exam.
