ELI5, what happens when you consume more calories than you use, if you are working out? Do you gain weight as muscles, fat or both?

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ELI5, what happens when you consume more calories than you use, if you are working out? Do you gain weight as muscles, fat or both?

In: Biology

Answer 1

That’s called a caloric surplus and is generally necessary for muscle growth. Coupled with u/hiyo3d’s comment on progressive overload your calories have to have enough protein in your macros. Depending on your body fat percentage you’ll want to consume 1.2 to 1.5 grams per pound of Lean Body Mass (body weight less body fat percentage)

How your macros pan out and how much weight you lift (and how often) will determine if you gain fat or muscle