The Complete Exercise Guide To Muscle Hypertrophy (Print Version)

In “The Complete Exercise Guide To Muscle Hypertrophy” renowned fitness expert and professional physique athlete, Holly T. Baxter, provides evidence-based insights into skeletal muscle growth and exercise adaptation. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between scientific research and practical application, helping readers navigate conflicting information in the fitness industry. With a balanced approach and easy-to-digest explanations, the book explores key training concepts such as volume, rest periods, tempo, and periodization. Whether you’re an individual looking to optimize your training or a coach seeking to enhance client outcomes, “Muscle Hypertrophy: A Complete Exercise Guide” equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and achieve evidence-based results.

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With so many social media “influencers” claiming 🙋 to be experts 🎓, I set about creating an educational resource which aims to cut through the abundance of “bad information”, and help educate not only my fellow coaches and peers who are wanting a consolidated book with up to date information about the best approaches to muscle growth, but to anyone really who has an interest in the science of resistance training and how to build muscle. 

Topics Include 

➡️ Exercise Volume    ➡️ Rest periods    ➡️ Low Load Training     ➡️ Fancy Training Methods    ➡️ Periodization    ➡️ Hormones   ➡️ Muscle Memory    ➡️ Sex Differences    ➡️ Blood Flow Restriction 

This book has been written in an easy to understand, digestible format *something I hope even my mum will understand* and offer many different scientific perspectives *some of which have not yet made their way over to popular social media accounts* ..... 

I also share the perspectives I hold as a coach 🎓+💻 and… from the perspective of a professional physique athlete 💪on each of these described topics.

I’m so excited to share with you the latest book I  wrote that dives deep into skeletal muscle growth and how our bodies adapt to different exercises. The goal? To give you all the experimental evidence and research that shape our understanding of muscle growth and the fitness industry's way of thinking.

You know, when I started my career, finding evidence-based info was a total nightmare. Trying to separate fact from fiction? Ugh, don't even get me started! But hey, I learned my lesson and spent over a decade surrounding myself with mentors and respected researchers. They've helped me sharpen my skills in navigating this tricky terrain.

You won't believe what I discovered: "science" is as divided as the fitness industry! I used to think everything I learned in school was set in stone, agreed upon by all the experts. But nope! There's so much conflicting evidence out there, especially when it comes to improving your body composition. Those online fitness influencers really know how to throw us off track, huh?

So, in this book, I've got your back. Scientific research is our guiding star, helping us make sense of various training concepts. Now, I get it—research can be a snooze-fest for many. It feels detached from what real practitioners actually do with their clients. But fear not! I've done my best to break down all that research into bite-sized, easy-to-understand chunks.

But here's the cool part—I'm not just throwing you the scientific perspective. Nope, we're getting different viewpoints here. You'll hear from me as a coach and professional physique athlete too. It's all about balance and looking at the bigger picture.

You won't find any one-sided views or "expert opinions" here. We're diving into topics like exercise volume, rest periods, exercise tempo, and periodization. And let me tell you, there's evidence for and against various training approaches. It's a rollercoaster, but don't worry—I'll break it all down for you in a super transparent and easy-to-digest way.

And here's my hope: this book will equip you with the tools to critically think about the training principles you apply. If you're all about those shorter rest periods in your hypertrophy training, I'll show you why that can be beneficial (sometimes). If you swear by lower training volumes, we'll explore how much volume is actually necessary. And if you're working with newbie clients, I've got you covered too. You'll learn about the muscle growth that can be achieved with resistance training over time, so you can set realistic expectations and achieve better outcomes.

Before we wrap up, I just want to say a huge thank you for choosing my book. Seriously, it means the world to me. I hope it brings you immense value, not just for your own fitness goals, but for building a successful, evidence-based coaching business if that's your thing.

So, get ready to unlock the secrets of muscle growth! Grab your copy of "Unlocking Muscle Growth: Understanding the Science Behind Exercise" and let's rock your fitness journey together!