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How much REAL muscle gain from a bulk cycle?
For the sake of discussion, let's assume the target weight gain is 15 lbs. over 4 months (approx. 1 lb per week). Of those 15 lbs., assume 5 lbs. comes from water/glycogen. Of the remaining 10 lbs.gained, assume a 1:1 partitioning ratio where 5 lbs. is actual muscle gain and 5 lbs. is fat. So, assume 5 lbs. actual muscle…
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Measurements after bulk/cut cycle
Since 1 lb of muscle takes less volume than 1 lb fat, then (hypothetically), if you were to bulk and then cut back to your original weight your overall measurements would be smaller even though you carried more muscle mass, correct? I mean you may see a measurement increase somewhere on your body based on your training,…
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Noob gains on bulk after weight loss or long recomp?
Let's say that a person has been lifting for a significant period of time (i.e. years) to the point where they have plateaued in strength, but they only ate at maintenance or deficit the entire time. Assume 'noob' gains were achieved both in strength and body composition. If this person were to switch to a surplus diet,…
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Calorie Surplus - Muscle vs. Fat gains
Hypothetical scenario: A person wants to gain weight and muscle mass and chooses to eat a 500 calorie surplus each day. Which scenario below will yield the best and worst results and why? 1) Scenario 1: Person eats 'maintenance' calories with perfect macros and plenty of protein. All micro-nutrient needs are met with…
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New Guy Bulking and Cutting
Hey everyone. I'm relatively new to MFP. I am in the middle of a bulking cycle to gain weight/lean body mass . I started at 165 lbs. and approx. 10.5% BF about 9 weeks ago. I used MFP to calculate a 1 pound per week weight gain and I weigh 175 lbs. as of today. I'm looking to add another 5-10 lbs. before I start cutting.…
