Is Stretching Between Sets Anabolic? (Weighted Stretching)
Can holding a stretch under load actually build muscle? In 2026, the new science of 'stretch-mediated hypertrophy' is changing how we rest between sets.
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You cannot track progressive overload if your form changes every week. **The "Form Creep" Trap:** Adding 5lbs to the bar but cutting your squat depth by 2 inches is NOT progressive overload. It's ego lifting. RepLog encourages you to note your "technical cues" (e.g., "Ass to Grass", "Pause at chest"). Treat *standardized technique* as a constant variable. Only when technique is identical does a weight increase count as real hypertrophy progress.
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