Proper nutrition is the foundation of muscle growth. To build muscle, your body needs a surplus of calories and an adequate amount of protein. Protein Intake: Aim for 1.6 to 2.2 grams of protein per ...

But the process of muscle growth requires more than just protein. Weight lifting burns fat and energy in the form of muscle glycogen, so your diet also needs to include a healthy serving of carbs to ...

According to a new systematic review, increasing volume is key for maximising muscle growth. It found that the best results came from 30-40 sets per muscle per week. However, there is also a minimum ...

If you’re trying to build muscle, you are likely hitting it hard in the gym to achieve your desired gains. However, as a nutritionist and trainer, I have seen time and again that it’s hard to see any ...

2024 was an exponentially productive year for scientific research into hypertrophy and strength. There were several studies, covered here at Men's Health, that have all influenced the way we work out ...

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Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content ...

Using genetic approaches, researchers have demonstrated how a certain protein is involved in skeletal muscle growth. The findings open new avenues to develop drug targets for neuromuscular diseases ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear plenty of talk about supplements—powders, capsules, and drinks that promise faster gains. The reality, though, is that only a handful of them are backed by solid ...

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