July 2021 - House of Hypertrophy

Myofibrillar vs Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy vs Packing

By House of Hypertrophy on July 30, 2021August 24, 2023Leave a Comment

myofibrillar hypertrophy vs sarcoplasmic hypertrophy vs packing

When it comes to muscles increasing in size, an increase in muscle fiber cross-sectional area appears to be one of the primary ways this occurs.

Specifically, there appear to be 3 underlying ways a muscle fiber can increase in cross-sectional area: myofibrillar hypertrophy, sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, and myofibrillar packing.

The Science of What Muscle Growth Is

By House of Hypertrophy on July 22, 2021August 24, 2023Leave a Comment

When you resistance train for a sufficient duration, be it with barbells, dumbbells, machines, or even your body weight, your muscles typically increase in size.