Numerous studies support an anabolic role of exerciseinduced
metabolic stress (145,149,161) and some have
speculated that metabolite accumulation may be more
important than high force development in optimizing the
hypertrophic response to training (153). Although metabolic
stress does not seem to be an essential component of muscular
growth (40), a large body of evidence shows that it can
have a significant hypertrophic effect, either in a primary or
secondary manner. This can be noted empirically by examining
the moderate intensity training regimes adopted by
many bodybuilders, which are intended to heighten metabolic
stress while maintaining significant muscular tension