1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat

00:00 - MAPS Strong Giveaway
01:15 - Sal’s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle.
05:53 The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat.

Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat.

09:28 - 1 – You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body.
21:37 - 2 – You must go into a small surplus.
31:20 - 3 – Utilize mini periods of maintenance or cutting within a long bulking cycle.
38:33 - 4 – Track your lean body mass.
45:20 - 5 – Prioritize your sleep.
49:47 - BONUS: Use cardio as a tool.

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