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Does the “pump” actually drive muscle growth, or is it just a distraction from real progressive overload?
As fitness science evolves, the debate between metabolic stress (the pump) and mechanical tension (progressive overload) intensifies, with influencers and coaches taking opposing sides. Cast your vote to weigh in on what truly drives hypertrophy.
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