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Oct 2024
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2440: If You Want to Build 10 lbs of Lea...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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If You Want to Build (10) lbs. Of Lean Muscle Before Winter Without Gaining Fat, Do These (5) Things

  • How realistic is this goal? (1:14)

  • Building muscle is a slow process. Consistency is key. (5:39)

  • If You Want to Build (10) lbs. Of Lean Muscle Before Winter Without Gaining Fat, Do these (5) Things.

  • #1 - Lift weights 3 days a week. (9:11)

  • #2 - Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press weekly. (14:17)

  • #3 - Eat your target weight in grams of protein. (20:02)

  • #4 - Sleep for 8 hours every night. (23:36)

  • #5 - Avoid heavily processed foods. (25:49)

  • Should I also track calories? (28:10)

  • What supplements should I take? (30:01)

  • Should I include cardio? (31:18)

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