every 500 calorie increment is 3500 calories a week, or about a pound of tissue a week. Studies and the experiences of coaches agree strongly here: You can’t gain lean body mass much faster than this. Small and temporary exceptions occur for people who are very underweight or recovering previous strength levels.
every 500 calorie increment is 3500 calories a week, or about a pound of tissue a week. Studies and the experiences of coaches agree strongly here: You can’t gain lean body mass much faster than this. Small and temporary exceptions occur for people who are very underweight or recovering previous strength levels.