March 2014 PMID 24408998

Exercise-induced AMPK activation does not interfere with muscle hypertrophy in response to resistance training in men.

Tommy R Lundberg, Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo, Per A Tesch

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13
Peak: 2 in Aug 2025
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The analysis reflects that posters acknowledge the physiological details of the research, with comments like 'fair insight into the physiology' and mentions of specific molecular signals, which shows their engagement with the scientific nuances. The tone remains analytical and measured, indicating moderate interest and impact, without strong emotional or revolutionary language.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize that the study offers a balanced view on how aerobic exercise influences muscle growth, with some posts suggesting the findings support a nuanced understanding rather than a strict opposition.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest by engaging with the physiological aspects and implications of the research, though they are somewhat technical and not overly passionate.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The discussions include references to specific mechanisms, such as AMPK activity and muscle signaling pathways, indicating a fair level of engagement but lacking deep debate or personal insights.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests the study contributes to ongoing debates about exercise programming, but few posts imply it causes a significant shift in fitness strategies, making its impact moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated whether aerobic exercise (AE) interferes with muscle growth responses to resistance exercise (RE) in men, finding that although AE activates AMPK, reduces glycogen stores, and impacts some molecular signals, it does not prevent muscle hypertrophy or strength gains from RE over a 5-week period.
  • Acute AE led to increased AMPK phosphorylation and decreased glycogen content, but markers for muscle growth like p70S6K and 4EBP1 remained unchanged; muscle size and strength still improved with resistance training regardless of AE.
  • Overall, while AE impacts muscle metabolism and certain signaling pathways, chronic resistance training results in muscle growth and strength increases that are not significantly hindered by prior aerobic exercise.]

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Tommy Lundberg
@TLexercise · X

We also noted the same thing in men, attenaution of strength especially at the faster angular velocities https://t.co/cEjXAof6jh https://t.co/CcxJrbYTSt

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 7,804 followers View post →
Juan Samudio
@JuanSAMUDI57306 · X

3.) This paper provides fair insight into the physiology behind this understanding where ampk would impede on the progression of concentric force but not necessarily eccentric force as eccentrics don’t use as much energy https://t.co/aUZojqzDnS

May 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 80 followers View post →
D Co
@dco000 · X

@Dr_Red_Gamer It's such an odd topic the whole cardio debate. Its more of a paradigm between cardio weightlifting. And the affects on recovery vs gains. I dont believe its an all or nothing. https://t.co/j0I5BGtSsM

Aug 19, 2025 · 136 followers View post →
Juan Andrés Salazar
@mr_who_6 · X

RT @JuanSAMUDI57306: 3.) This paper provides fair insight into the physiology behind this understanding where ampk would impede on the prog…

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →

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D Co
@dco000 · X

@Dr_Red_Gamer It's such an odd topic the whole cardio debate. Its more of a paradigm between cardio weightlifting. And the affects on recovery vs gains. I dont believe its an all or nothing. https://t.co/j0I5BGtSsM

Aug 19, 2025 · 136 followers View post →
Juan Andrés Salazar
@mr_who_6 · X

RT @JuanSAMUDI57306: 3.) This paper provides fair insight into the physiology behind this understanding where ampk would impede on the prog…

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →
Juan Samudio
@JuanSAMUDI57306 · X

3.) This paper provides fair insight into the physiology behind this understanding where ampk would impede on the progression of concentric force but not necessarily eccentric force as eccentrics don’t use as much energy https://t.co/aUZojqzDnS

May 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 80 followers View post →
Tommy Lundberg
@TLexercise · X

We also noted the same thing in men, attenaution of strength especially at the faster angular velocities https://t.co/cEjXAof6jh https://t.co/CcxJrbYTSt

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 7,804 followers View post →