Strength v Hypertrophy

BODYBUILDING VS. STRENGTH TRAINING: WHICH IS ...

Our trainers often get asked whether there’s any difference between strength training and bodybuilding. Is a person who aspires to Arnie proportions on the same training regime as someone who wants to lift for Australia? The short answer: no. But it’s a little more complex than that. Whether you want to gain muscle or gain […]

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