Bulking vs Recomping: Can You Build Muscle Without Getting Fat? | Ep. 118
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Bulking vs Recomping: Can You Build Muscle Without Getting Fat? | Ep. 118
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→ Body Recomp Coaching (Now HSA/FSA eligible) | Does bulking actually lead to more muscle growth than eating at maintenance / recomping?
Today we're diving into the latest research comparing small and large calorie surpluses vs eating at maintenance to answer that exact question.
You’ll learn what the research actually shows, why traditional bulking might not be necessary, and the best approach to build muscle (without getting fat).
Timestamps:
00:10 – Is bulking dead?
01:20 – HSA/FSA coaching now available
02:52 – Study breakdown: surplus vs. maintenance
05:15 – Training & diet setup
08:00 – Key results: who gained what
10:40 – Why bulking leads to more fat
14:45 – When a surplus does make sense
17:30 – Best approach for body recomp
20:25 – Protein & calorie targets
24:40 – Final takeaways
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