Scientific Journal: The effects of ketogenic dieting on skeletal muscle and fat mass - Jacob T Rauch, Jeremy E Silva, Ryan P Lowery, Sean A McCleary, Kevin A Shields, Jacob A Ormes, Matthew H Sharp, Steven I Weiner, John I Georges, Jeff S Volek, Dominic P D’agostino, Jacob M Wilson.

Link: http://www.jissn.com/content/pdf/1550-2783-11-S1-P40.pdf

Excerpt:

Also worth reading:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/can-you-bu...genic-diet.html

Quite simply, my adventure in carbohydrate-less anabolism was to prove that you can perform at a high level on minimal carbohydrate—at least in the short term. Carbohydrates are not required to flip the protein synthesis switch, but perhaps there are other ways to make the overall anabolic process more efficient and effective.

Does that mean everyone should adopt a ketogenic diet? I don't think it is for everyone (and perhaps not for the long-term), but it's still interesting to see what your body can achieve through thick and thin.

Maybe because the quads are the biggest muscle, hence easier to measure? I honestly don't know but all I was trying to do was to dispel the myth that it is IMPOSSIBLE to build muscle while on a low carb diet.

And yes, I agree that most diets work, it all depends on how committed you are 

Honestly curious why would you say that is. Granted, more long term studies need to be done (Probably will take a while as this way of eating isn't mainstream) but I wanna know why you think it isn't optimal

Anecdotally, I've seen many people who use Keto and build muscle in the long term (This guy is on keto for more than a decade https://www.instagram.com/darthluiggi)

There is no “true” ketogenic diet – A ketogenic diet is #context dependent of your goals, body fat percentage, activity levels, etc.

Yeah it depends on your goals but the common denominator for keto is low carb.

And higher protein doesn't mean it isnt keto right?

Of course I agree it isn't for everyone, what's best is the diet you can stick to right? 

Sidenote: I've tried keto in the past with great results, and just started keto again about 3 months ago. (Also, you probably have headaches due to low electrolytes, very common in early stages. Supplementing with some broth or sodium will help a lot)