WHY YOU CANNOT MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH IN A CALORIE DEFICIT: LEAN GAINS SERIES PART 1 | EP. 205

A lot of people think they can diet their way to the body they want.But if your goal is to look lean, strong, and muscular, here’s the truth:You cannot maximize muscle growth in a calorie deficit.In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, I break down why living in a deficit year-round keeps you stuck, why building a foundation of muscle has to be prioritized and how to approach your phases with a long-term strategy that actually changes your physique.If you’ve ever dieted down and still felt disappointed with what you saw, this episode will connect the dots.HERE’S WHAT WE COVER:WHY YOU’RE NOT GOING TO DIET YOUR WAY INTO A MORE MUSCULAR PHYSIQUEHOW CALORIE DEFICITS REDUCE MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS LEVELS & LIMIT MUSCLE GROWTH THE THRESHOLD WHERE LEAN GAINS STOP IN A DEFICITTHE BENEFITS OF GOING UP TO MAINTENANCE, OR INTO A SLIGHT SURPLUSWHY A SLIGHT SURPLUS CREATES A MORE ANABOLIC ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTHTHE RATE OF MUSCLE GAIN VS THE RATE OF FAT LOSS &  WHY MOST PEOPLE GET THIS BACKWARDSWHY CUTTING FAT IS EASIER THAN GAINING MUSCLE & WHY THAT SHOULD CHANGE YOUR TIMELINEWHY SLOW & STEADY WINS FOR BOTH MUSCLE GAIN & FAT LOSSWHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.comMy Reading Recommendations: THE MUSCLE & STRENGTH PYRAMIDS https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1l54og96lf1ccw