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«If a woman lifts heavy she will get 'too muscular'»

False

What the evidence says

Women can achieve relative increases in muscle size similar to men. Absolute gains may differ with starting size; baseline testosterone alone cannot predict response. Adjust training to goals and individual recovery.

How settled this is

Similar relative hypertrophy on average; individual responses vary.

Verdict
False
Category
Women
Level
A
Quality
High

Strength of evidence out of 5.

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