Muscle Building Problems Solved: Fixing Fat Gain, Plateaus & Training Mistakes

Building muscle rarely goes perfectly.You start a build phase with the goal of gaining muscle, getting stronger and improving your physique… but what happens when things don’t go according to plan?Maybe you’ve gained more body fat than you wanted. Maybe your lifts have stalled for weeks. Maybe you’re unsure whether you should keep pushing forward, start a mini cut, change your training, or adjust your approach.In this episode, we break down how to troubleshoot the most common muscle-building problems and how to get your progress back on track.We cover:• What to do when you gain too much fat during a build phase• When a mini cut is the right solution (and when it isn’t)• How to correct mistakes without starting your fitness journey again• Why gaining some extra body fat doesn’t mean your progress is ruined• How to overcome stalled lifts and plateaus in the gym• Whether changing exercises can improve muscle growth• How exercise enjoyment affects effort and consistency• How training order, fatigue, technique and volume impact progress• Why sometimes stepping back in weight can help you move forward fasterMuscle building is not a straight line. Everyone experiences setbacks, mistakes and periods where progress slows down.The difference between successful lifters and those who quit isn’t avoiding mistakes — it’s knowing how to identify problems, make adjustments and keep moving forward.Whether you’re in a building phase, struggling with stalled lifts, or frustrated that your physique isn’t changing as expected, this episode will help you understand what to look at and what actions you can take next.--Want help applying this to your own training and nutrition?If you’re struggling with gaining too much fat during a build phase, stalled gym progress, or simply don’t know what adjustments to make next, our coaching team can help you identify the best path forward.Enquire about coaching here:https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7Want to chat to one of us directly? Find us on Instagram:Sean:https://www.instagram.com/seanskdcoachingKatie:https://www.instagram.com/katieskdcoaching