Macro partitioning
Protein supplementation combined with resistance training is the most prominent and effective intervention strategy for promoting muscle hypertrophy.
To maximize muscle growth, combine regular resistance training with adequate protein intake. This combination is the most widely supported strategy in current research. Ensure your training is progressive, as protein alone is not enough to overcome adaptation plateaus.
the combination of protein supplementation and resistance training represents the most prominent intervention strategy
Why this rating
Based on a scientometric analysis of 411 articles, indicating broad consensus and volume of evidence, though not a primary clinical trial itself.
Source
Nutritional interventions in muscle hypertrophy research: a scientometric analysis within the context of resistance training (1992–2025)
Wei Chen · Journal of Health Population and Nutrition · 2025
DOI 10.1186/s41043-025-01031-w
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