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HikerEd
HikerEd Posts: 12 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hi folks,

Quick question - any suggestions for how to maximise my muscle gaining potential within the contexts of a calorie deficit?

I know there'll never be the same lean gains as in a surplus, but your knowledge on this subject would be appreciated.

Many thanks!

Ed

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  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,070 Member
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    Sorry Ed, the only way you're going to get muscle gain in a deficit is if you're totally new to it or returning after a long break.

    You CAN make good strength gains though:)

    A small surplus can achieve a slow recomp but you'd be much better off in a larger calorie surplus (say 500, as you're male) if you're looking to add muscle.

    ETA: or steroids :D
  • Fithealthyforlife
    Fithealthyforlife Posts: 866 Member
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    No personal experience with this, but I've heard of people who are not new gaining a small amount of muscle and losing fat on a deficit. Honestly, I believe it's all about how much bodyfat one has, how well one trains and recovers, and the protein intake/nutrition.

    Honestly, you'd be better off at maintenance intake if you wanted to try to recomp...not a deficit.

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