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2817: Should You Bulk or Cut First? (Most People Get This Wrong)

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19 Mar 2026 · 29 min

Muscle growthNutrition basics

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Should you bulk, cut, or try to recomposition your body? In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down one of the most confusing decisions in fitness: when to bulk, when to cut, and when body recomposition actually makes sense. They explain why most people struggle with fat loss long term, why starting with a bulk or reverse diet can actually make fat loss easier, and how building muscle creates the metabolic "runway" needed for sustainable results. The guys...

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