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Does drinking a beer or two a few hours after an intense resistance workout reduce the hypertrophic effect of the workout?

Does drinking a beer or two a few hours after an intense resistance workout reduce the hypertrophic effect of the workout?


Answer: Only if the beer was all you consumed following a workout.

Beer is not exactly the perfect post-workout formula. But if you are eating properly (daily menu planning) in order to maximize the workout, a couple of beers included in your daily calories will not reduce the potential positive effects of your workouts. So enjoy the brews, just make sure you earn them from a calorie standpoint.

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