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1. Year 10 - Hypertrophy and Atrophy
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is hypertrophy?
Back (Answer)
Increased size of a muscle when muscles are working against a resistance (e.g. lifting weights).
#2
Front (Question)
What happens to the muscles during hypertrophy?
Back (Answer)
They become slightly damaged during the workout, this damage is referred to as “micro-tears”. After recovery muscle fibers are slightly stronger/bigger
#3
Front (Question)
What happen after recovery?
Back (Answer)
After recovery muscle fibers are slightly stronger/bigger
#4
Front (Question)
What is atrophy?
Back (Answer)
Decreased size of muscle
#5
Front (Question)
What will happen to previous gains?
Back (Answer)
Previous gains in muscle fiber size will be lost due to injury or lack of use