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Testosterone’s Multifaceted Role Beyond Muscle Growth
Countering the common misconception, French emphasizes that testosterone affects more than just muscle tissue. It acts across various tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone, and neural tissues, all vital for optimal performance. Testosterone receptors are present on neural axons, indicating its influence on neural plasticity and function. Thus, resistance training not only promotes muscle hypertrophy but also enhances connective tissue strength and neural efficiency—crucial elements for athletic longevity and injury prevention.