If you've ever wondered how to go through a bulk, what makes a bulk successful, or how to see the best results possible, we have the episode for you! Today, we are diving right into how to properly be in a surplus—plus, some things that drive us insane as coaches. Listen in as Sue and Alex discuss how to eat all the food while seeing gains!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:21) Why would someone want to be in a surplus?
(1:18) What is a calorie surplus?
(2:44) How do we know if we're actually in a surplus? (& why the scale isn't the best indicator)
(4:25) How big of a surplus should we aim for?
(10:16) The importance of consistency
(15:46) How do bodybuilders eat so much and not get fat?
(19:30) Will I gain fat in a calorie surplus?
(26:47) What does a successful bulk look like? What is a healthy surplus?
(31:31) Does it matter what I eat in a surplus?
(37:14) Can I still build muscle in a calorie deficit?
(40:52) Do you need to be in a surplus to get stronger? Can you get stronger without being in a surplus?
(47:47) How long do you have to be in a surplus to gain muscle?
(53:29) Some final tips
(58:51) Wrap-up
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