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KKPOWER LAB

Growth · Strength · Lean mass

KKPower Lab · Hypertrophy dashboard

Grow clean. Keep your lean mass under control.

Body KPIs, macro targets, evidence-rated supplements and protocols that work. All in one operating panel.

Average weight

71.4kg

+0.3 kg over 4 weeks

Skinfold estimate

8.1% stima

Stable during the surplus

Strength gain

+7.5%

Squat · bench · deadlift total

Macro adherence

92%

Last 7-day average

Macro calculator

Daily estimate based on body weight and goal

Mass

Goal

Calories

2800

Protein

140g

Carbs

418g

Fat

63g

One-rep max (1RM)

Epley-formula estimate from one set to failure

Estimated 1RM

96kg

100% · max strength96 kg
90% · strength 3-4 reps86 kg
80% · hypertrophy 5-8 reps77 kg
70% · volume 8-12 reps67 kg
60% · strength endurance 12-20 reps58 kg

Epley formula: load × (1 + reps ÷ 30). Indicative values: test heavy loads with a spotter.

Cardio zones

From recovery pace to threshold: train in the right zone

Estimated max heart rate: 188 bpm

Z1 · Recovery94–113 bpm
Z2 · Fat burn113–132 bpm
Z3 · Aerobic132–150 bpm
Z4 · Threshold150–169 bpm
Z5 · Maximum169–188 bpm

Percentages of estimated max heart rate (Tanaka formula). Running, cycling, swimming: the zone matters more than the kilometers.

Insulin resistance · HOMA-IR index

Estimate from blood work: fasting glucose and insulin

Estimated HOMA-IR

1.6HOMA-IR

Average

Within range, but the margin is not huge: protein and fiber at every meal plus strength training help keep it there.

Requires a fasting blood draw (8+ hours). Indicative informational values: not a substitute for medical advice.

Supplement cabinet

Ranked by strength of evidence, not marketing.

Protein

Whey Isolate

Essential

Completes your daily protein intake when food isn't enough. Very high leucine, fast absorption.

Dosage
25-30 g per dose
Timing
Post workout o colazione
Scientific evidence95%

Creatine

Creatine Monohydrate

Essential

The most studied supplement ever: more strength, more training volume, slight intracellular water retention.

Dosage
3-5 g al giorno
Timing
Qualsiasi momento, costanza
Scientific evidence98%

Recovery

Micellar Casein

Recommended

Slow-release amino acids overnight, useful during a cut to protect lean mass.

Dosage
30-40 g prima di dormire
Timing
Serale
Scientific evidence78%

Recovery

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

Recommended

Supports recovery, joints and inflammatory profile, especially useful with high training volumes.

Dosage
1-2 g EPA+DHA al giorno
Timing
Pasti principali
Scientific evidence82%

Pre-workout

Caffeine

Recommended

More strength, endurance and focus. Avoid within 6-8 hours of bedtime so recovery isn't affected.

Dosage
3-6 mg/kg
Timing
30-45 min prima
Scientific evidence90%

Pre-workout

BCAA / EAA

Optional

Redundant if daily protein intake is already adequate. Only specific contexts add value.

Dosage
5-10 g intra-allenamento
Timing
Solo se digiuno o diete povere di proteine
Scientific evidence45%

Weekly load

Relative intensity per session

Lun

Push

Mar

Pull

Mer

Rest

Gio

Legs

Ven

Upper

Sab

Rest

Dom

Active rest

Information that matters

The three pillars: nutrition, training, recovery.

Nutrition

Caloric surplus: how much is really enough

  • The optimal range for a beginner is 5-15% above maintenance: more mostly produces fat.
  • When cutting, a 15-25% deficit with protein at 2 g/kg protects lean mass.
  • Weigh yourself 3-4 mornings a week and use the weekly average, daily weight is noise.
Training

Volume and progression: the two engines of growth

  • 10-20 stimulating sets per muscle group per week is the window with the best average response.
  • Leave 1-3 reps in reserve on most sets: close to failure yes, constant failure no.
  • Progressive overload is the indicator: if loads or reps don't rise in 3-4 weeks, review recovery or nutrition.
Recovery

Sleep grows you more than extra sets

  • 7-9 hours: below 6 hours protein synthesis drops and cortisol rises.
  • Muscle grows on rest days: scheduling 2-3 days off per week isn't wasted time.
  • If strength drops two sessions in a row, the problem is almost always recovery, not the program.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers on growth, recovery and lean mass.

1.6-2.2 g per kg of body weight, split across 3-4 meals. More than that does not speed up growth: it increases the bill, not the muscle.