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Dear Coach: How Should I Eat to Gain Muscle?

Posted by Chris Duffin to Dear Coach 1 year ago

Another classic question from a reader: how should you eat to gain muscle and how best to track your improvements? The answer comes from powerlifting champion Coach Chris Duffin.

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