FAQs about human anatomy & physiology in the part closely related to bodybuilding and exercise science. Here you’ll find many answers regarding the functional anatomy of your muscles. Also, questions about your body’s response to exercise as well as how the body adapts to physical activity over time are also more than welcome.
What makes a muscle grow?
The motto “Use it or lose it” applies well to muscles and muscle tissue, as well as to less exposed areas of the body. Muscle tissue thrives on activity. What actually takes place during weight training is the tearing down of muscle tissue, which isn’t nearly as scary as it sounds. Tissue is extremely regenerative, and with proper rest, nutrition, and continued training, it rebuilds itself stronger than it was before. This is what makes a muscle grow. That’s why exercised muscles feel sore, or “stiff,” after training, especially for beginners. Don’t worry; it’s normal and the champions feel it too. Your workouts are for naught, in fact, if you don’t feel this later on. Your body will acclimate itself to your training quickly, and the soreness will lessen to the point where muscles merely feel flushed, warm, and pleasant.