Balanced Surplus for New Lifters, Slow Gains for Well-Trained Lifters

In this episode, Greg, Pak & Milo go over the current literature on bulking and whether you actually need to bulk to maximize muscle growth. 

Note: The full list of  sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-138

TIME STAMPS

00:03:47 - Personal Experiences with Bulking

00:12:42 - Most relevant studies

00:52:08 - Other Studies

01:13:32 - Audience Q&A

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