Do you lose muscle and strength when you miss training for 2 weeks?

If you are unable to train for whatever reason then how long does it take to lose muscle and strength? This study looks at whether you lose any muscle size or strength when not training for a 2 week period.

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  • Hwang, Paul S., et al. “Resistance training–induced elevations in muscular strength in trained men are maintained after 2 weeks of detraining and not differentially affected by whey protein supplementation.” Journal of strength and conditioning research 31.4 (2017): 869-881.

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