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Ultrasound Muscle Thickness Is a Poor Index of Criterion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measures of Resistance Training-Induced Muscle Growth.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise·July 7, 2026·PMID 42406582
Why it mattersClinicians and researchers in performance and longevity often use ultrasound to track muscle adaptations to training. This paper demonstrates that ultrasound thickness measurements may be misleading, potentially causing misinterpretation of training efficacy or individual response.
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