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A 40% calorie surplus may be best for muscle gain πŸ’ͺ

A 40% calorie surplus may be best for muscle gain πŸ’ͺ

A larger calorie surplus may be better than a moderate one.

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Tom Coughlin
Oct 28, 2024
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A 40% calorie surplus may be best for muscle gain πŸ’ͺ
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Greater energy surplus promotes body protein accretion in healthy young men: A randomized clinical trial

Background

Do you only need a small calorie surplus or is a more significant amount of calories required for muscle gains? 🧐

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