How is it possible to bulk with heavy cardio

HoodBaby2024 · June 21

Hi, I am a motorcycle athlete who is looking to put on about 35 lb currently at 140. when I train cardio I typically burn around 1k-1500 calories per workout.. my focus in my bulking journey is more focused towards strength than aesthetics.. Is this why the app is recommending so many calories?

The app is recommending 3k calories before workout. Honestly, how is this possible to consume 4500-5k calories? Are there any super calorie dense food or product recommendations to help get me there? I would like to keep it clean.. I seriously don’t have that kind of appetite..

Retroguy2000 · June 21

What is your current calorie intake?

ninerbuff · June 21

Eating just clean food, unless it's like nuts or something with a lot of oil would require eating several times a day (like 6-7).
Personally when I purposely wanted to put on weight, I ate EVERYTHING. Pizza and fast food were my go to's because I was mostly looking for calories. You're going to put on fat regardless if you bulk clean or dirty. HOW YOU TRAIN is going to dictate the amount of muscle you put on if you're supplying enough calories and protein. 3000 calories extra is easy...................one large meat pizza.

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