Is Bulking Necessary for Muscle Gain?
The Stronger By Science Podcast
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Maximizing Muscle Gain Through Caloric Surplus
This chapter dives into the importance of being in a slight caloric surplus for optimal muscle growth, referencing various studies and literature. It explores the relationship between body weight gain, fat-free mass increase, and muscle thickness changes in resistance-trained individuals, highlighting the implications for bulking strategies. The chapter also discusses the effectiveness of bulking for muscle gain, particularly in trained populations, and explores the connection between weight changes and strength improvements in lifters.
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