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In this segment, the speaker emphasizes that muscle hypertrophy depends not only on the training stimulus but also on providing the body with the necessary building materials. He explains that muscle growth (protein synthesis) requires sufficient "contractile protein" intake; without adequate protein, muscle cannot be built. Moreover, protein’s function depends on energy from carbohydrates, which in turn rely on dietary fats that also serve as precursors for hormones. Consequently, if nutrition is insufficient—lacking protein, carbs, or fats—no amount of training will result in muscle growth.
