Is Bulking Necessary for Muscle Gain?
The Stronger By Science Podcast
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Debating the Necessity of Bulking for Muscle Gain
The chapter explores the ongoing debate within the evidence-based fitness community regarding the importance of bulking for muscle growth. Various studies and perspectives are discussed, weighing the effects of caloric surplus on hypertrophy and the balance between fat preservation and fat loss for optimal muscle gain. The importance of a conservative approach, focusing on matching natural weight gain rates and maintaining a neutral to positive energy balance, is emphasized for long-term muscle growth success.
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