Why do muscles increase in volume after working out? - Extra Education

Why do muscle increase in volume after working out?

Q. Why do muscle increase in volume after working out?

During a muscle workout, the muscle fibers are torn and the outer cell membranes are destroyed, causing the release of signaling substances.

After that, muscle tissue actively divide and their number, size increase. The muscle becomes bulkier.

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Last Updated : Nov 01, 2021