Hormones may not drive muscle gains, new study suggests
TL;DR
A recent study found that fluctuations in female sex hormones across the menstrual cycle have little effect on how muscles respond to resistance training, and the researchers suggest this may also apply to male hormones, implying hormones may not be the primary limiter of muscle growth for either sex.
Do your hormones help build muscle? The answer may surprise you. The Washington Post
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