Lean Gaining vs Sloppy Bulking | J3U Podcast Ep. 204

Most bulks fail long before training does.
In this episode, John and Luke break down why so many lifters either push body fat far too high or stay so lean they stall progress completely. The goal is finding the middle ground that actually builds muscle without losing control.

They walk through the common mistakes made during massing phases, how to set a productive rate of gain, and what the post-show phase should look like if you want 20–24 weeks of real progress.
They also dig into the lifestyle factors that quietly determine whether your surplus is productive at all — digestion, sleep, stress load, cardio, food accuracy, and training performance.

If you want a clearer framework for running a lean, efficient offseason, this episode will help you rethink how you grow.

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