Hypertrophy: meaning, definitions and examples
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hypertrophy
[ haษชหpษหrtษfri ]
muscle growth
Hypertrophy refers to the increase in the size of muscle cells, resulting in an overall increase in muscle mass. It is most commonly discussed in the context of strength training and bodybuilding, where individuals seek to enhance their muscular development. There are two primary types of hypertrophy: myofibrillar hypertrophy, which increases strength, and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which enhances endurance. Achieving hypertrophy typically requires a combination of resistance training, adequate nutrition, and recovery. Bodybuilders often aim for hypertrophy to achieve a desired aesthetic physique.
Synonyms
augmentation, growth, muscle enlargement
Examples of usage
- His routine focuses on hypertrophy to build larger muscles.
- Lifting heavy weights can lead to muscle hypertrophy.
- Hypertrophy is often the goal of bodybuilders in their training programs.
Translations
Translations of the word "hypertrophy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hipertrofia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคเคชเคฐเคเฅเคฐเฅเคซเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Hypertrophie
๐ฎ๐ฉ hipertrofi
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฟะตัััะพััั
๐ต๐ฑ hipertrofia
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฅๅคงๅ (ใฒใ ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท hypertrophie
๐ช๐ธ hipertrofia
๐น๐ท hipertrofi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋์ฆ (๋น๋)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุท ุงููู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hypertrofie
๐ธ๐ฐ hypertrofia
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅๅคง (fรฉi dร )
๐ธ๐ฎ hipertrofija
๐ฎ๐ธ hypertrofรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะฟะตัััะพัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแ แขแ แแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hipertrofiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ hipertrofia
Etymology
The word 'hypertrophy' originated from the Greek roots 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and 'trophฤ' meaning 'nourishment' or 'growth'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe abnormal increases in the size of an organ or tissue in medical contexts. Over time, the term has been adopted in various disciplines, particularly in fitness and bodybuilding, to denote the desired increase in muscle mass through exercise. Understanding hypertrophy has become essential in sports science, leading to various training protocols aimed at optimizing muscle growth. The interest in hypertrophy reflects broader societal values placed on fitness, health, and aesthetics.