Hey guys, how do you guys eat for strength? I know maybe it sounds a little stupid as there are so many nutritional articles on T-Nation but most are to do with bulking up and gaining mass.
What if you only want strength gains without no mass (for weight class athletes)? Just eat at maintenaince and take in the majority of calories after training? Is there any more to it? Are training and resting more important than nutrition in this case?
You pretty much have it bro. Id just say be sure to try and have a very solid diet get your protein, good fats, and good carbs. Plenty of loaded foods like fruits and veggies thing that pack a nutritional punch
Phill
also depends on your bodyfat level. It’s possible to gain muscle and stay the same weight. A little harder to lose and gain muscle.
Eat for recovery.
High protein.
Take your BCAAs.
Plenty of veggies of lots of different colors.