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Anyone notice strength jumps or just hype?
Strength bump noticeable after recovery improves.
Mostly helps volume tolerance, not maxes.
Pumps insane, but strength modestly improved
Better connective tissue support helps lifts.
Neural drive still main strength factor.
Works better during calorie surplus phases.
Recovery between sessions definitely improved.
Size increased faster than strength did.
Joint comfort made heavy training easier.
Doesn’t replace progressive overload fundamentals.
Strength gains slower than mass gains.
Best results when sleep optimized first.
Synergy with insulin impacts performance.
Water retention can inflate perceived strength.
Higher frequency training becomes more tolerable.
Helps lagging bodyparts catch up.
Not a miracle for one-rep max
Tissue fullness improves leverage slightly.
Training quality still drives strength progression.