Dr. A Talks - Lean Bulk: Why You Need to Reduce Body Fat Before Building Muscle

Episode 41 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about ‘lean bulk’ and why you need to reduce your body fat before building muscle.

In this episode, we discuss why it's best to start building muscle when you're already in a lean state, based on scientific research and my own personal experiences.

Lean bulk doesn’t mean you have to start out shredded!

For men, it's best to start gaining muscle around 15% body fat or less, and for women, it's 22-25% body fat or less.

Remember, these are just guidelines. Simply put, if you want to build muscle, but you have some weight to lose, lose the weight first.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The concept of lean bulk.
• What 'rebound' means in the bodybuilding/fitness community.
• How to improve your insulin sensitivity.
• Why, when you lean bulk, your body can actually take the calories and the foods that you're eating and send them to the right places.
• How to move from focused fat loss to structured muscle building.
• And so much more!

So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on lean bulk, take some notes, and check out FF30X!

What is FF30X?

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