Increasing repetitions at a specific intensity, as well as the speed at which the repetitions are performed, are two ways to ____.

A. overcompensate for lack of resistance
B. regulate the contraction of fast-twitch fibers
C. shorten the time needed to achieve hypertrophy
D. overload in strength training
E. regulate the contraction of fast-twitch fibers


Answer: D

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