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Sam Hopes

Hypertrophy vs strength training: which is better for building muscle?

Man and woman side by side lifting dumbbells in a plank position during a weights workout

Hypertrophy vs strength training — which is better for building muscle? If you want to build muscle in the gym, you might think strength training and hypertrophy are equally beneficial, but here we break down why lifting heavy doesn’t guarantee a leaner physique. 

Whether you want to build strength or increase lean muscle mass, you’ll need structure and consistency to achieve gains, whatever your fitness goals are. And for those planning to pack on some muscle, you’ll need to swat up on progressive overload training.

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