After getting into weight training, something is confusing me. They say that you cannot gain muscles by weight training if you are in a caloric deficit. But if someone is actively working on their muscles through weight training, why is this?
Would this rule carry over to someone who had a high % of body fat or does this only apply to people with low body fat %? If someone had a high body fat %, will they still not gain any muscles if they are weight training but in a calorie deficit?
I genuinely don’t understand! TIA!
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OP, it can be done and it’s not rocket science.
I’m 6 foot 1. I went from 230 pounds post-COVID to 190, and built a ton of muscle in the process. My caloric intake sat around 1300 (I go hard) and my protein was about 120g daily. I went to the gym 5+ times a week with a clear workout plan. Consistency was key.
If you’re just getting into weight training, this can be done easily. Just be consistent
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