If muscle growth is caused by microtears, then what is the biological reason that a strain doesn’t make your muscles grow even stronger?

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If muscle growth is caused by microtears, then what is the biological reason that a strain doesn’t make your muscles grow even stronger?

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The key is the “micro” in “microtear”. A larger tear causes the body to focus on healing rather than growth. Also, inflammation happens which can reduce muscle function temporarily rather than promote growth.

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