RNT Fitness Radio Ep 431 - The Truth About Lean Gains, Bulking, and Skinny Fat Muscle Building
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May 14, 2025 Explore the journey of muscle building for those with a skinny fat physique. Discover why rapid bulking isn't the answer and the importance of trimming down first. Learn to balance muscle growth and body fat while setting realistic goals. Embrace the mental challenges and insecurities that come with transformation. The significance of consistency in training and progressive overload is emphasized, along with rituals that boost performance. Finally, understand the crucial role of recovery for sustainable muscle gains.
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Akash's Early Bulking Fail
- Akash Vaghela shared his early bulk experience where he gained pure fat instead of muscle.
- He followed extreme diets like high pasta and full-fat milk intake, causing skin issues and quick fat gains.
Trim Fat Before Building Muscle
- If you're skinny fat, start by trimming fat to get leaner without becoming shredded.
- Being lean improves nutrient sensitivity and creates a muscle-building buffer for fat gain during growth.
Natural Muscle Growth Requires Fat Gain
- To maximize muscle growth naturally, you must accept some fat gain; you can't remain very lean.
- Alternating between surplus and deficit weekly denies optimal muscle progress.