OptiCast 08 - How to BULK Properly (GROWTH GUARANTEED)

🎓 ABOUT THIS VIDEO This podcast episode, part of the "Opticcast," dives deep into optimizing the "push phase" in fitness, which focuses on muscle growth. The hosts, Nathan and Aubrey, share their personal experiences with their current push phases, discussing changes in diet, training volume, and managing hunger and cravings. Nathan, for instance, has significantly increased his caloric intake and vegetable consumption to counter heightened hunger.The discussion then shifts to key principles of a successful push phase. They emphasize assessing individual weak points to tailor training splits, and the goal of maximum muscle gain with minimal fat accumulation. Crucially, they stress maintaining good health, preventing injuries through smart exercise selection and prompt communication with a coach, and developing clients as complete "athletes" with strong mental fortitude and adherence to the plan. They also address common misconceptions, such as the rate of weight gain during a push phase, the importance of visual cues over scale weight, and practical advice on managing appetite and meal prep consistency. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire Q&A session covering topics like protein intake, training differences for men and women, the role of cardio, and the mental aspects of gaining weight.🏋️‍♂️ WORK WITH ME Apply for coaching → https://5mcrdf1h3b9.typeform.com/to/T... Schedule a call → https://calendly.com/coachedby-nathan... 📘 FREE RESOURCES Pillars of Fat Loss → https://drive.google.com/file/d/13mtE... Elbow Tendinopathy → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eHbo... Push Phase, Muscle Gain, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting, Hypertrophy, Strength Training, Workout Split, Gym Routine, Training Tips, Nutrition, Bulking, Fitness Podcast, Opticcast, Progressive Overload, Fat Loss, Health and Fitness, Body Transformation, Exercise Science, Gains, Optimal Training