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When weightlifting is it possible to gain strength without gaining weight or mass? if so what change is occurring to the muscle when strengths gained?
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Yes: When u become a regular weight lifter the muscle cells hypertrophy( become larger) but they don't increase in number.Your muscles also become more efficient .If you incorporate a cardio workout in w/ your weight workout (3-4 days per wk) u can add muscle and "tone" w/ o gaining weight.See a good personal trainer for assistance. Good luck!
Answered 5/2/2018
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