Hypertrophy: the difference between myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic

Our body’s response to different stimuli can generate different results

Hypertrophy is nothing else when our muscles increase in size and volume due to overload, that is, it is the physiological response of our body when we make a request. Now there is the difference between myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and check this topic below.

Myofibrillar hypertrophy vs sarcoplasmic hypertrophy

myofibrillar hypertrophy

It is the process that the muscle does when the myofilaments complete their contraction, i.e. the strain on the muscle increases. Experts point out that it happens when a person extrapolates the amount of weight they are used to lifting.

The main consequence of myofibrillar damage is the cause of the micro damage to the muscle fibers. The body acts to increase the density and volume of myofibrils, which recover in the process and prevent these micro-injuries.

Gradually increasing loads during training is the best choice to stimulate myofibrils without possible muscle damage.

sarcoplasmic hypertrophy

It should be noted that the sarcoplasm functions both as an energy source and as a fluid that circulates through the myofibrils in the muscle. It also has mitochondria for energy gain, myoglobin, glycogen, creatine, minerals and water.

Sarcoplasmic is similar to myofibrillar, that is, it stimulates the muscle in training and the difference is that it does not “load” the muscle as much and causes less “damage” to its tissues. Thus, the body increases the amount of mitochondria, myoglobin and capillaries.

Muscle gain is short-term, build volume and increase endurance in high rep workouts.

Summary

Strength training is the key to gaining muscle mass. All knowledge is valid for both performance and muscle development.

Source: Fernando Dragao

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