Bulk by Feel
Focus on subtle indicators like strength gains and improved pumps rather than drastic scale changes when bulking. It's essential to listen to your body and adjust calories based on how you feel. If strength is stagnant due to a cutting phase, consider switching to a program that emphasizes power lifting to stimulate muscle growth.In this clip
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Related Questions
I've been doing MAPS Anabolic while running a bulk at 3,000 calories for 10 weeks. I've noticed that I've been getting tight and sore, and I feel like I'm losing strength. Should I switch to a cut at 2500 calories, do MAPS Performance, and then return to 3000 calories and go through MAPS Aesthetic?
Should I cut my calories to start leaning out for the summer if my scale weight has not changed in the past 2 months, but I have seen strength gains while training in a caloric surplus for the past 5 months?
I am on the last phase of the MAPS Aesthetic program, and I did the entire program without being in a deficit. I was eating around maintenance and slightly in a surplus. My body fat has visibly changed, and I can see more muscular development, but the number on the scale hasn’t really changed at all. If anything, I might have gone down a couple of pounds. Is that a good sign?