Here is a summary list of the most important points from the “How Do Muscles Grow” article.

We talk about AMPK a lot on this website because its activation inhibits muscle growth. Find out what regulates catabolism. We also briefly touch on how fasting affects your quality of life and longevity.

In this article we highlight what role satellite cells play in muscle growth as well as detail how muscle damage impacts growth. This article explains why more isn't always better. Training smart and hard will always prevail.

We discuss how undereating and stress not only lead to reduced growth but also muscle breakdown.

We continue with our theme of translating cellular signals to building muscle. We tackle how protein, insulin, IGF-1, and androgens promote anabolism (gainsosaurus rex).

We discuss the practical side of protein synthesis and tell you exactly what you need to grow (it's more than just protein). We also elaborate on how weight training signals growth.

Protein turnover (synthesis + breakdown) is the basis of muscle growth. We discuss the steps of protein synthesis in this introductory section.