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Magnitude and Composition of the Energy Surplus for Maximizing Muscle Hypertrophy: Implications for Bodybuilding and Physique Athletes

Aragon, Alan A., Schoenfeld, Brad J.·2020·Strength & Conditioning Journal
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000539
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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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Authors
Aragon, A. A., & Schoenfeld, B. J.
Affiliations
  • California State University, Northridge, California; and
  • Department of Health Science, Lehman College, Bronx, New York
Venue
Strength & Conditioning Journal
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
2020-02-27
Volume
42
Issue
5
Pages
79-86
ISSN
1524-1602
DOI
10.1519/ssc.0000000000000539
Cited by
10
References
18
Language
en

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Aragon, A. A., & Schoenfeld, B. J. (2020). Magnitude and Composition of the Energy Surplus for Maximizing Muscle Hypertrophy: Implications for Bodybuilding and Physique Athletes. Strength & Conditioning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000539

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