Muscle growth, or hypertrophy, is more than just lifting heavy weights. For beginners, understanding the science behind bulking can make the process safer, faster, and more effective. Here's a ...

When people think of "muscle building," their first thought is protein. And while protein is the raw material for muscle tissue, it is not the only thing. If you're ignoring carbs, you are probably ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical ...

When it comes to building strength and muscle, the everyday athlete often faces one big question: Should I train more often with a focused muscle group split, or hit the whole body fewer times per ...

During sleep, the brain produces growth hormone to help build muscle and bone and reduce fat. UC Berkeley research in mice reveals the brain circuits that regulate growth hormone release, along with a ...

UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The ...