Research
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Protein supplementation is necessary for maximizing muscle mass gains during resistance training.
Practitioners should emphasize the importance of protein supplementation for clients engaged in resistance training.
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We all ‘know’ that we need to consume supplemental protein when we lift weights to get bigger muscles, right?
Why this rating
Based on the meta-analysis approach mentioned in the abstract.
Source
Infographic. The effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength
Robert W. Morton et al. · British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2019
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