Are there any published studies regarding the amount one should take for bulking?

[sfgiantsfan55]

i think that 20 x body weight is very age specific.. if you are young (teen , early 20s) maybe you can do this.. if you are an old geezer like me, 4000 calories will have u blown up like the michelin man

[tectime]

i think that 20 x body weight is very age specific.. if you are young (teen , early 20s) maybe you can do this.. if you are an old geezer like me, 4000 calories will have u blown up like the michelin man

Right on about age specific. At 52 around 3000 cals is great for me and I'm very active in the gym and very aggressive with my "hrt". I can handle 4000 daily without adding any bf but takes more planning to keep that 40/40/20 ratio everyone has mentioned as that is the same ratio I see the most from, and I have to up cardio alittle. Hahaha

[jasondd1]

i think that 20 x body weight is very age specific.. if you are young (teen , early 20s) maybe you can do this.. if you are an old geezer like me, 4000 calories will have u blown up like the michelin man

Just a guideline. Adjust the calories down accordingly. If you are gaining 1 pound a week this is a good number if more reduce until 1 pound a week.

AST Sports Science - High-Performance Sports Nutrition Supplements

This is a little more involved and they advocate even more protein but the tools might be helpful.