Define hypertrophy of skeletal muscle. Explain skeletal muscle adaptations to strength training (over time, not acute).  What are the mechanisms of action?  What hormones are involved?  What cell signaling occurs to produce hypertrophy? Identify two principles of resistance training and explain how they contribute to skeletal muscle adaptation.

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  1. Define hypertrophy of skeletal muscle.

  2. Explain skeletal muscle adaptations to strength training (over time, not acute).  What are the mechanisms of action?  What hormones are involved?  What cell signaling occurs to produce hypertrophy?

  3. Identify two principles of resistance training and explain how they contribute to skeletal muscle adaptation.

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