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Because of the order of activation, one thing is clear: a
maximum test will activate the most muscle fibres simultaneously.
Does this mean, that only one repetition with maximum strength is the best way
to build up muscle mass?
Logical answer: NO!
You never use all your muscle fibres simultaneously. If you would, you would be
unable to move after a maximum test.
In a single repetition however, you learn your body to activate as much muscle
fibres as possible simultaneously!
A karateka who wants to break a brick with the side of his hand, needs no
gigantic muscles. He needs 100% concentration to bring his hand to a maximum
speed.
This requires a special training of the internal muscle coordination.
Maybe this is nothing new for you. But this is one more important piece of
puzzle to understand the overall picture.
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