2249: Want to Build More Muscle? - Nutrition Tactics by Nancy Clark on How to Get Bigger and Stronger
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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How Much Calories Do You Need to Build Muscle?
Building muscle requires energy. Excessive calories can end up as body fat, not muscle. Carbohydrate is the primary fuel used to lift weights. A hard lifting session can deplete muscle glycogen by 30 to 40%. If you're doing training in addition to lifting weights, you want to target a higher amount of carbs.
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