Gym on Sidechat | as a dude is it really impossible to get big WITHOUT gaining belly fat thru maingaining i really don’t want to do the bulk cut cycle i hate feeling fat but also i’ve been maingaining for two yrs and only gotten like 70% of my ideal physique

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Gym 1w

as a dude is it really impossible to get big WITHOUT gaining belly fat thru maingaining i really don’t want to do the bulk cut cycle i hate feeling fat but also i’ve been maingaining for two yrs and only gotten like 70% of my ideal physique

Anonymous 1w

Excess fat isn't a stimulus for muscle growth

Anonymous 1w

It’s all about the degree to which you’re bulking. You HAVE to bulk to gain muscle. But that doesn’t mean you need to be in a 1,500 calorie surplus. It doesn’t take much. Your body is very efficient at most things it does. A 200-500 surplus is plenty. Cardio is also very good for knocking down fat. You just have to make sure your surplus is taking any cardio into account.

Anonymous

#1 1w

but you need to eat to gain size, no? i’ve stagnated due to the fact that my caloric intake hasn’t been enough

Anonymous

OP 1w

You do not need to eat above maintenance calories to build muscle. Muscle is built slowly and only takes protein and a small amount of energy to make, which can be provided by a small surplus or be taken from fat reserves. You've likely stagnated because the stimulus for muscle growth hasn't been effective.

Anonymous

#1 1w

yes, but most people aren't calorie-tracking wizards. it's better to eat slightly above what you think your maintenance is so you don't waste your gym time.

Anonymous

#3 1w

The point is that you don't have to track your calories because it actually doesn't matter