How To Properly Be In A Surplus | PD Podcast Ep.149

If you've ever wondered how to go through a bulk, what makes a bulk successful, or how to see the best results possible, we have the episode for you! Today, we are diving right into how to properly be in a surplus—plus, some things that drive us insane as coaches. Listen in as Sue and Alex discuss how to eat all the food while seeing gains! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:21) Why would someone want to be in a surplus? (1:18) What is a calorie surplus? (2:44) How do we know if we're actually in a surplus? (& why the scale isn't the best indicator) (4:25) How big of a surplus should we aim for? (10:16) The importance of consistency (15:46) How do bodybuilders eat so much and not get fat? (19:30) Will I gain fat in a calorie surplus? (26:47) What does a successful bulk look like? What is a healthy surplus? (31:31) Does it matter what I eat in a surplus? (37:14) Can I still build muscle in a calorie deficit? (40:52) Do you need to be in a surplus to get stronger? Can you get stronger without being in a surplus? (47:47) How long do you have to be in a surplus to gain muscle? (53:29) Some final tips (58:51) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: How To Select Your Weight to Train with REAL Intensity - https://youtu.be/DruW4_uXKJU?si=Nj2rAlri6sxlsBia Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.