Amount Quote by Dorian Yates
“The path to added muscle is consuming more calories than the amount needed to keep your current bodyweight unchanged.”
About This Quote
Source Fitness guide: “Building Muscle”, 2004
To gain muscle, consume more calories than needed to maintain weight.
In simple terms: Eat more calories to build muscle.
Track intake for muscle growth.
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Type
When to use this quote
- personal training
- dietary counseling
- sports science
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much surplus is optimal?
- What foods support lean growth?
Overeating can lead to fat gain.