Do Cardio and Strength Training Together Inhibit Muscle Gains? - Deepstash
Do Cardio and Strength Training Together Inhibit Muscle Gains?

Do Cardio and Strength Training Together Inhibit Muscle Gains?

While some studies suggest cardio may negatively impact explosive strength, it's not always the case.

What Recent Research Shows:

  • Cardio and strength training together can decrease strength, power, and muscle size.
  • However, the effects on the body can vary depending on the training program.
  • Explosive strength may be negatively impacted, but general strength and muscle size are not affected.
  • Concurrent training does not always hinder muscle and strength gains.

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Some gains in muscle force can appear in two weeks, but gains in muscle size won't be seen until around eight to 12 weeks.

12 Weeks without training causes a significant decrease in the amount of weight we can lift, but only a minimal reduction in the size of the muscle fibres

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