Muscle Gain Reality Check
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Which types of diets can be turned into muscle builders?

  • Keto and vegan only
  • Paleo and IIFYM only
  • Vegan and vegetarian only
  • All of the above (correct)

What type of genetics do the authors have for bodybuilding?

  • Average genetics
  • Bad genetics (correct)
  • Good genetics
  • No genetics mentioned

What is the benefit of lean muscle mass?

  • Extending health span only
  • Both extending life span and health span (correct)
  • Looking good only
  • Extending life span only

How does muscle mass affect balance and bone density?

<p>Muscle mass affects both balance and bone density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of body shape is typically naturally skinny?

<p>Ectomorph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal caloric intake for an ectomorph?

<p>20 times their body weight in pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum effective calorie surplus for muscle growth?

<p>300 to 500 calories a day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an ectomorph misses a single meal?

<p>They go catabolic and start losing weight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of gaining lean muscle mass?

<p>Decreased insulin sensitivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protein dosage per day for maximizing muscle building progress?

<p>1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mTOR activation in muscle growth?

<p>It stimulates protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calorie level for maximizing muscle building progress?

<p>300 to 500 calories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having lean muscle mass?

<p>Increased longevity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of muscle in whole body protein metabolism?

<p>It serves as the principal reservoir for amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about building muscle mass is true?

<p>Resistance training combined with proper nutrition is key (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about pushing past the optimal zone of muscle mass?

<p>It has major tradeoffs in time, effort, and health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the study mentioned in the text, which group had a higher calorie surplus?

<p>The group with an average body weight of 156lbs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference in lean body mass gains between the two groups?

<p>The excess calorie group had greater gains in lean body mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference in fat mass gains between the two groups?

<p>The excess calorie group gained more fat mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the calorie surplus of the group eating ad libitum?

<p>2964 calories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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