Would strength routine combined with high amount of calories work well for hypertrophy? Logic says yes, because as far as i know, heavy lifts increases testosterone and HGH levels, so if I eat enough, I should grow. But i just don’t see this type of training too often, so I need a confirmation if this is good
[quote]creatinejunkie wrote:
Would strength routine combined with high amount of calories work well for hypertrophy?[/quote]
It depends a bit on what exactly you consider “a strength routine” or a “powerlifting routine”, but “train like a powerlifter, eat like a bodybuilder” and “main lifts like a powerlifter, accessory lifts like a bodybuilder” are both well-known mottos for building size.
If that’s your logic, then your logic is flawed. Any hormone boost from lifting is temporary. There’s certainly a benefit to lifting heavy, but that’s not it.
[/quote]But i just don’t see this type of training too often, so I need a confirmation if this is good[/quote]
Not sure where you’ve been looking, but plenty of guys focus on training for strength while gaining size. Most people who do Starting Strength are one example. Anyone who’s done 5/3/1’s “boring but big” template is another. Any powerlifter who ever moved up a weight class is another.
Nothing wrong with my logic, it’s my knowledge’s fault. So in conclusion, it’s possible? Or in other words, is it effective to get big? Or simple bodybuilding routine would work better for gaining mass naturally?
[quote]creatinejunkie wrote:
So in conclusion, it’s possible?[/quote]
Yes.
It can be effective. Or it can be an excuse guys give for getting fat. “My squat went up 60 pounds and I gained 20 pounds in three months, but now I’ve got man tits and a muffin top. WTF?” It depends on the details.
There is no “better”. Lots of different methods work well.