confused - how to bulk up without big belly?

ah_tee84

been reading here and there around internet, but is there any approach trying to gain muscle mass (with high carbs intake)without growing big belly at the same time?

erickirb

Get adequate protein, follow a good lifting program, ensure your surplus isn't too large, start with a relatively low BF%. Starting to bulk when you have a higher BF% will also lead to more of your gain going to fat.

You will gain some fat along with the muscle in a bulk, how much can be controlled somewhat (see above), but where you store the fat will be determined by genetics

pinggolfer96

Don’t eat more than necessary. Stay away from always eating fibrous carb sources, don’t be afraid to keep the simple carb sources in there. They won’t cause as much bloat and digest quicker

4Pop

ah_tee84 wrote: »

been reading here and there around internet, but is there any approach trying to gain muscle mass (with high carbs intake)without growing big belly at the same time?

Since you make no mention of even being aware of your TDEE, start there (by finding it), add 250-300 cal/day to it to gain 2-3 pounds/month. Learn how to weigh/track your caloric intake.

Forget "high carb", shoot for 1g/lb protein, and .4g/lb fats and fill in with carbs. Get on a proven full-body 3x/week beginner program.

ah_tee84

thanks for the reply, yes had a weightlifting program & aware of my TDEE and will try stay in calories surplus, but not more than 300 calories to keep the bodyfat at minimum