The expert called the factors interfering with the recruitment of muscle mass

Michelle Olson, professor of exercise physiology at Huntingdon College (Montgomery, USA), named factors that interfere with muscle gain. Her words leads Shape.

The specialist said that the increase in muscle volume is largely influenced by genes. “Some people are born with a certain physique: long muscles and short tendons. And this is the perfect combo for achieving relief, ”said Olson. She added that short biceps can develop in the same way as long biceps, but with a smaller width.

In addition, the expert noted that each person is born with a set of slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers. “People with a higher percentage of fast twitch fibers are more responsive to strength training,” she explained.

Another important factor, according to Olson, is body fat percentage. “If you have higher levels of body fat, it’s like extra blankets covering you in bed. Behind them, you simply can’t see the muscular relief, ”explained the professor. She emphasized that the distinct relief of the muscles does not always indicate their strength.

Previously, eight-time champion of Russia in weightlifting, powerlifter Mikhail Koklyaev compared cardio training with strength training. According to the expert, they have only one thing in common – the burning of body fat due to increased metabolism.