23: Bulking 101

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Lowering the Barrier

Alex Thieme

41 episodes

3 days ago

There is SO much information on fitness and nutrition out there - and I get it - did we really need ANOTHER guy making a podcast? I hear ya. But here's the thing - most of the fitness/nutrition information out there is just noise. The average person who wants to get in shape doesn't need more noise - they need clarity. They need it to be easier. They need a lower barrier to entry. And that's what this podcast is - an attempt to lower the barrier to fitness.

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23: Bulking 101

Lowering the Barrier

1 hour 3 minutes 25 seconds

10 months ago

23: Bulking 101

Is bulking dead? In this episode, we dive into the science and myths surrounding bulking, exploring who should bulk, how to do it effectively, and why controlled surpluses can still play a key role in muscle growth.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced lifter, this episode will help you decide if bulking aligns with your goals.

0:00 Intro

5:20 What is bulking?

11:50 Why the sentiment against bulking?

18:40 What’s the point of bulking?

25:38 Nutrition targets for bulking

45:30 Training during a bulk

53:27 Ending a bulk

54:30 Psychological considerations

58:40 Who should or shouldn’t bulk?

1:00:15 Closing thoughts

Eric Helms Bulking vs Maintenance Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37914977/

Slater Calorie Surplus Hypertrophy Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31482093/

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