Listen "#222: How To Run A Surplus"
Episode Synopsis
Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss the role of nutrition in building muscle.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction1:10- Which is more important for muscular hypertrophy, eating in a caloric surplus or progressive overload?8:29- The importance of being strategic with your gaining phases18:20- The variables the coaches like to monitor during a gaining phase30:44- What is too fat? What is gaining too fast?43:14- Red flags during gaining phases52:03- Protein, fat, carb, fruit, and vegetable intake1:00:15- Things the coaches have observed
Selected Links From This Episode
The Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com
The Recovery Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/the-recovery-diet
Transitioning Away From Tracking (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/transitioning-away-from-tracking
Calculating Your Calories (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/calculating-your-calories
3DMJ Podcast Episode #172: Minicuts: Not So Fast- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jADHoldJ4AE&t=1s
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Timestamps
0:00- Introduction1:10- Which is more important for muscular hypertrophy, eating in a caloric surplus or progressive overload?8:29- The importance of being strategic with your gaining phases18:20- The variables the coaches like to monitor during a gaining phase30:44- What is too fat? What is gaining too fast?43:14- Red flags during gaining phases52:03- Protein, fat, carb, fruit, and vegetable intake1:00:15- Things the coaches have observed
Selected Links From This Episode
The Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com
The Recovery Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/the-recovery-diet
Transitioning Away From Tracking (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/transitioning-away-from-tracking
Calculating Your Calories (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/calculating-your-calories
3DMJ Podcast Episode #172: Minicuts: Not So Fast- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jADHoldJ4AE&t=1s
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪
SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip
Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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