Bulking vs Recomping: Can You Build Muscle Without Getting Fat? | Ep. 118

→ 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→ Apply for The Recomp Project→ Follow Kade on Instagram