Resistance Bands: Are They Useless for Hypertrophy?
They aren't just for warm-ups. Variable resistance can unlock growth at the 'peak contraction'.
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Old school bodybuilders (Steve Reeves, Reg Park) built massive physiques on Full Body routines. **Neurological Efficiency:** Squatting 3x a week makes you better at squatting than 1x a week. This neurological efficiency lets you lift heavier weights more often, driving mechanical tension—the main driver of growth.
Not if you manage volume per session (e.g., 3-4 sets per body part).
They can be long (90m+), but you have 4 rest days a week to recover.
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