WHY YOU CANNOT MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH IN A CALORIE DEFICIT: LEAN GAINS SERIES PART 1 | EP. 205

A lot of people think they can diet their way to the body they want.

But if your goal is to look lean, strong, and muscular, here’s the truth:

You cannot maximize muscle growth in a calorie deficit.

In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, I break down why living in a deficit year-round keeps you stuck, why building a foundation of muscle has to be prioritized and how to approach your phases with a long-term strategy that actually changes your physique.

If you’ve ever dieted down and still felt disappointed with what you saw, this episode will connect the dots.

HERE’S WHAT WE COVER:

WHY YOU’RE NOT GOING TO DIET YOUR WAY INTO A MORE MUSCULAR PHYSIQUE

HOW CALORIE DEFICITS REDUCE MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS LEVELS & LIMIT MUSCLE GROWTH 

THE THRESHOLD WHERE LEAN GAINS STOP IN A DEFICIT

THE BENEFITS OF GOING UP TO MAINTENANCE, OR INTO A SLIGHT SURPLUS

WHY A SLIGHT SURPLUS CREATES A MORE ANABOLIC ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH

THE RATE OF MUSCLE GAIN VS THE RATE OF FAT LOSS &  WHY MOST PEOPLE GET THIS BACKWARDS

WHY CUTTING FAT IS EASIER THAN GAINING MUSCLE & WHY THAT SHOULD CHANGE YOUR TIMELINE

WHY SLOW & STEADY WINS FOR BOTH MUSCLE GAIN & FAT LOSS

WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:

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Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com

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Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

My Reading Recommendations: 

THE MUSCLE & STRENGTH PYRAMIDS 

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