What happens to your body muscle/fat when you work out in a calorie surplus vs a calorie deficit?

Question

Like if you work out but you are in a deficit, how do you gain muscle?

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Answer 1

You don’t. That’s the concept of “cutting” and “bulking.” The first is for losing fat and getting really lean so your muscles show well and defined. The second is when you are actively building muscle and you eat more protein and stuff so your muscles can build and don’t worry if that leads to some puffiness.

Bodybuilders are always going between the two.