Bodybuilding Anatomy

Mia Girard is a practitioner-researcher specializing in the anatomical adaptations underpinning hypertrophy and strength in resistance-trained athletes. She combines lab-based muscle morphology work with hands-on coaching to translate sarcomere- and fiber-type science into practical hypertrophy programs. Mia has published applied articles on training volume, muscle damage, and recovery strategies for strength athletes. She regularly runs workshops for coaches on technique-driven hypertrophy and progressive overload prescription. Her consulting focuses on individualized program design and injury-minimizing progression for competitive bodybuilders. Current projects examine muscle architecture changes across varied loading patterns.