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Sports Med Open November 2023 PMID 37914977

Effect of Small and Large Energy Surpluses on Strength, Muscle, and Skinfold Thickness in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Parallel Groups Design.

Eric R Helms, Alyssa-Joy Spence, Colby Sousa, James Kreiger, Steve Taylor, Dustin J Oranchuk, Brad P Dieter, Casey M Watkins

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Several discussions highlight the importance of small calorie surpluses, with comments like 'You don’t need a huge calorie surplus to gain muscle' and 'small surpluses mainly lead to fat gain rather than muscle.' The tone is practical and geared toward fitness optimization, emphasizing moderation and efficiency, which reflects a common concern with balancing muscle gain and fat storage. The choice of words such as 'must consider' and 'ideally' underscores a focus on applying research findings to personal training strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions indicate agreement or neutral acknowledgment of the research findings, with some users noting that smaller surpluses are sufficient for muscle gain and emphasizing fat gain concerns.

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The level of curiosity is high, as many posts reference specific details about energy surpluses, muscle gains, and fat gain, suggesting active engagement and relevance to fitness goals.

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Posts show some depth by quoting specific conclusions from the publication and discussing implications for training and nutrition, though many are brief or general reactions.

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Users seem to perceive the research as somewhat influential in shaping their understanding of ideal calorie surpluses, though the overall tone suggests moderate impact rather than revolutionary change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how small and large energy surpluses affect muscle strength, muscle size, and skinfold thickness in individuals who do resistance training, finding that larger surpluses mainly lead to increased fat gain rather than significant gains in muscle strength or size.
  • Results showed no strong evidence that different energy surplus levels significantly changed muscle thickness or squat 1RM, but the high surplus group improved bench press 1RM more than others, with some evidence also suggesting greater skinfold thickness increases with larger surpluses.
  • Regression analyses indicated that increases in body mass mainly predict increases in skinfold thickness (fat gain), with less clear effects on muscle size; overall, larger energy surpluses tend to favor fat gain over additional strength or muscle mass gains.
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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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Resistance exercise

Nov 8, 2023 · 43 likes · 6 shares · 7,706 followers View post →
パーカーフィットネス
@parker_fitness · X

最短でデカくなるためにバルクアップは必要?? 最近行われた研究では被験者に体重維持の+0% +5% +10%の余剰Calを摂取するように指示したところ ”筋肉の成長効果はほとんど等しく” ”体脂肪の増加のみ有意差があった” https://t.co/bZXpInmUJl

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CU Anschutz Physical Medicine
@CUPhysMed · X

#Newpub in @SportsMedicineJ by @CUPhysMed faculty @DustinOranchuk & team on Effect of Small and Large #EnergySurpluses on #Strength, #Muscle, and Skinfold Thickness in #Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Parallel Groups Design. https://t.co/b9pcknZn3o https://t.co/GEVxIacdfW

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最近行われた調査では増量期のカロリー余剰は ・筋肉の成長を促進させなかった ・体脂肪の量だけ増やした ということを発見した。 実際増量期は体がデカくなるように見えてもそれはほとんど脂肪であることが多い 低い体脂肪率でトレーニングすることを推奨します https://t.co/bZXpInmUJl

Jul 10, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 779 followers View post →
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@KostasProko · X

Effect of Small and Large Energy Surpluses on Strength, Muscle, and Skinfold Thickness in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Parallel Groups Design https://t.co/OdbTgt8RAw

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Eat in a small calorie surplus You don’t need a huge calorie surplus to gain muscle. Ideally you want a small surplus to minimise fat gain. 5-15% on top of your maintenance calories is all that is required. https://t.co/OsQXsooQwP https://t.co/1IF62UqIK1

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RT @parker_fitness: @Q0pi0YlbnOtJHJN ご質問ありがとうございます！ 筋肥大にオーバーカロリーは必須ではありません。以下の文献にある通り体重維持Calでウエイトトレーニングをすれば余剰Calがある状態と同じだけ筋肉を成長させられるということで…

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@Q0pi0YlbnOtJHJN ご質問ありがとうございます！ 筋肥大にオーバーカロリーは必須ではありません。以下の文献にある通り体重維持Calでウエイトトレーニングをすれば余剰Calがある状態と同じだけ筋肉を成長させられるということです。 https://t.co/bZXpInmUJl

Sep 23, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 779 followers View post →
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“When assigning intended energy surplus sizes of 5–15%, faster rates of body mass gain primarily serve to increase the rate that fat mass accumulates, rather than increasing rates of hypertrophy or strength gain.” https://t.co/znnNpHMLJ4

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RT @parker_fitness: 最近行われた調査では増量期のカロリー余剰は ・筋肉の成長を促進させなかった ・体脂肪の量だけ増やした ということを発見した。 実際増量期は体がデカくなるように見えてもそれはほとんど脂肪であることが多い 低い体脂肪率でトレーニングすること…

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@parker_fitness · X

最近行われた調査では増量期のカロリー余剰は ・筋肉の成長を促進させなかった ・体脂肪の量だけ増やした ということを発見した。 実際増量期は体がデカくなるように見えてもそれはほとんど脂肪であることが多い 低い体脂肪率でトレーニングすることを推奨します https://t.co/bZXpInmUJl

Jul 10, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 779 followers View post →
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