Ep. 244 - Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Testosterone Levels? (ft. Eric Trexler)
Iron Culture presented by MASS
Building Muscle and Caloric Surplus
It is not necessary to be lean to build muscle, as muscle can be built even when body fat is high due to the long-term signal of energy availability. A large caloric surplus is not essential for muscle growth, and it is not recommended to engage in extreme bulking. Research suggests that a moderate caloric surplus is sufficient for muscle growth and the magnitude of surplus needed depends on an individual's body fat level.
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