Rhonda Patrick· PhD
demonstrated a loaded stretch in between calf raises could increase hypertrophy without increasing duration, potentially adding time-efficiency to training.
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demonstrated a loaded stretch in between calf raises could increase hypertrophy without increasing duration, potentially adding time-efficiency to training.
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We found somewhat greater growth in the soleus muscle and really no difference, no substantial difference, in the gastrocnemius.