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2862: Why Your Bulk Is Making You Fat (And How to Fix It)

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21 May 2026 · 27 min

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In this episode the guys break down exactly how to bulk and build muscle without gaining excess body fat. They cover how to find your maintenance calories, how much of a surplus to eat, where those extra calories should come from, why sleep is the most overlooked factor in a bulk, how protein helps minimize fat gain, why junk food will derail your bulk even if the calories look right on paper, and why staying active with daily steps actually speeds up muscle building rather than working...

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