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Bulking without losing too much definition?

Timbur_Wolf
Timbur_Wolf Posts: 116 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hey everyone!

Is there a specific way to gain lean muscle mass, while limiting the amount of fat gain? I know fat is inevitable when bulking, but my goal was to remain as defined as I am now (or close to it) while adding size and strength.

Is this a pipe dream or is it possible?

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  • Muscle_for_Fitness
    Muscle_for_Fitness Posts: 2,198 Member
    The smaller the surplus you are in the less fat you will gain. You don't have to be in a huge surplus to gain muscle.
  • pbryd
    pbryd Posts: 364 Member
    200-300 extra daily calories will see you gain slowly and avoid as much fat gain as possible.

    The best way, is to get as lean as you can (10% or lower) before you start bulking.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    edited April 2017
    Don't get fat.

    Small surplus, slow bulk, acknowledge that you will gain a bit of fat.
  • Timbur_Wolf
    Timbur_Wolf Posts: 116 Member
    I appreciate the info guys, time to get at it!
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