The Stronger By Science Podcast Is Bulking Necessary for Muscle Gain?
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Jul 24, 2024 The hosts discuss the necessity of bulking for muscle gain, sharing personal experiences and highlighting studies on calorie surpluses impact on muscle growth. They debate whether bulking is essential for trained individuals, explore maintenance calories effects on muscle hypertrophy, and question the importance of a maintenance phase post-bulk.
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Eric's Bulking Experience
- Eric Trexler gained 40 pounds in 3-4 months during his first year of college.
- He believed in eating big to get big.
Greg's Bulking Experiences
- Greg Nuckols gained 23 pounds in 3 months for a weightlifting competition.
- He later gained 15 pounds in 2 months, which was harder to lose.
Bulking for Untrained Individuals
- Untrained individuals can gain muscle with large surpluses and minimal fat.
- This is likely due to their sensitivity to muscle growth.