About The Hypertrophy Guide

About THG

Evidence-Based Hypertrophy Education

The Hypertrophy Guide exists to explain how muscle growth actually works — clearly, systematically, and without hype.

Alexander Kekec Larsen, founder of The Hypertrophy Guide
Founder

Alexander Kekec Larsen

The Hypertrophy Guide is written and maintained by Alexander Kekec Larsen.

The site was created to build the kind of hypertrophy resource many lifters search for but rarely find: structured, evidence-based, and focused on long-term understanding rather than trends.

The focus is not personal branding, but building a reliable educational resource that helps readers make better training and supplementation decisions.

The Purpose of The Hypertrophy Guide

Muscle growth is often discussed in extremes: either reduced to simple rules or presented as overly complex science. In reality, hypertrophy is the result of how training volume, intensity, fatigue, nutrition, and recovery interact over time.

This site focuses on explaining that system clearly. The emphasis is on systems, not hacks — and on understanding how training variables interact rather than chasing isolated tips.

Who This Site Is For

The Hypertrophy Guide is built for lifters who want clear explanations, practical application, and evidence-based decision-making.

Beginners

New Lifters Seeking Clarity

Understand the fundamentals of muscle growth, training, recovery, and supplements without being overwhelmed.

Experienced Lifters

Deeper Programming Insight

Learn how volume, intensity, effort, fatigue, and recovery interact within a structured hypertrophy program.

Evidence-Based

Evidence Over Trends

Get explanations based on research, mechanisms, and practical relevance rather than hype or influencer claims.

Systems Thinking

Structured Training Decisions

Move beyond fragmented advice and understand how the pieces of hypertrophy training fit together.

Core Principles

The site is built around a few simple editorial and educational principles.

Principle 01

Evidence Over Hype

Recommendations are based on scientific evidence, practical relevance, and strength of findings rather than trends or marketing.

Principle 02

Systems Over Hacks

Muscle growth emerges from the interaction between training, recovery, nutrition, supplementation, and time.

Principle 03

Practical Application

Research is interpreted within the context of real-world training rather than presented as isolated study summaries.

Principle 04

Long-Term Thinking

Sustainable progress, repeatable training, and recoverable programming matter more than short-term optimization.

Editorial and Research Approach

Content on The Hypertrophy Guide is based on peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, and established principles from exercise science.

  • Articles distinguish between evidence, interpretation, and practical recommendation.
  • Research is interpreted within the context of real-world training and long-term muscle development.
  • Where evidence is limited or evolving, uncertainty is acknowledged rather than overstated.
  • Conclusions are framed within the broader system of hypertrophy rather than isolated findings.
  • Clarity, logical progression, and practical application are prioritized throughout each article.

Transparency

Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Links

Some articles may include affiliate links. This means the site may earn a small commission at no additional cost to the reader.

Product Mentions

No Paid Placements

Product mentions and recommendations are based on ingredient transparency, testing standards, and relevance to evidence-based practice — not sponsorships or paid placements.

Medical Disclaimer

The content on this site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Readers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions related to health, supplementation, or training modifications.

How to Start

Start with the main guides below to understand how training, supplements, recovery, and nutrition work together.

Training

Hypertrophy Training Guide

Understand how training volume, effort, fatigue, recovery, and progression work together.

Supplements

Supplements for Muscle Growth

Learn what works, what does not, and how to use supplements effectively without hype.

Creatine

Creatine Guide

Explore creatine benefits, safety, dosing, loading, and practical use.

Protein

Protein Intake Per Day

Learn how much protein you need per day to support hypertrophy and recovery.