Ep 387 - Energy Cost of Building Muscle

<p>In this episode, Eric Trexler and Eric Helms explore the energetic cost of building human skeletal muscle, discussing recent research, practical implications, and misconceptions about muscle growth and energy expenditure.</p><p><br></p><p>Relevant papers:</p><p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31482093/</p><p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37914977/</p><p>https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.17.745156v1.full.pdf</p><p><br></p><p>Catch new Iron Culture episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 pm eastern time!</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to use code &quot;MRR10&quot; for 10% off your order at elitefts.com</p><p><br></p><p>Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review</p><p><br></p><p>massresearchreview.com</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:52 Powerlifting shout-out</p><p>11:55 Introduction to new paper on energetic cost of building muscle</p><p>20:01 Components of muscle tissue building and their energy costs</p><p>22:59 Practical implications of the 3500 calorie rule</p><p>30:05 The five additive components of muscle growth energy cost</p><p>33:49 Variability in individual energy expenditure responses</p><p>40:12 Limitations and future directions in research</p><p>50:10 Summary and concluding thoughts</p>