Is Bulking Necessary for Muscle Gain?
The Stronger By Science Podcast
Effectiveness of Calorie Surplus for Muscle Gain in Untrained Individuals
The chapter explores a study on untrained individuals undertaking an eight-week resistance training program while consuming a 2000 calorie surplus per day. It discusses the effectiveness of the surplus in promoting muscle gain without additional fat mass, compared to a control group maintaining their regular diet. The chapter also delves into research on bulking and challenges the notion that bulking is essential for muscle growth, especially in highly trained individuals.
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