Magnitude and composition of the energy surplus for maximizing muscle hypertrophy: implications for bodybuilding and physique athletes
This review aimed to explore the nature of energy consumption for optimizing muscle growth in the presence of a resistance training program with a specific focus on implications for bodybuilders and physique athletes. Although gains in muscle mass can be achieved when resistance training is performed under hypocaloric conditions, research indicates that maximizing exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy requires an energy surplus. Herein, we discuss the interplay between total dietary energy intake and macronutrient ratios, and provide evidence-based guidelines as to how they should be manipulated to optimize muscular adaptations.
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| Notations: | training science strength and speed sports biological and medical sciences |
| Tagging: | Bodybuilding |
| Published in: | Strength and Conditioning Journal |
| Language: | English |
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2020
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000539 |
| Volume: | 42 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| Pages: | 79-86 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |