Our bodies are a system of pulleys and levers, with muscle acting on bone to execute movement. As our muscles get stronger and increase the mechanical stress on bone, our bodies react by building bone mass and strength in order to handle the increased demands. This increase in bone mineral density is one of the byproducts of well-designed strength training programs.

Jason HarrisonMay 25, 2019Present Tense Fitnessbone health, bone mineral density, progressive overload, periodizationComment