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Apr 24
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#46 - The Science of Building Muscle Wit...

Cody McBroom
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Can you build muscle without gaining body fat? In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom dives into the science and strategies behind lean gaining – helping you maximize muscle growth while minimizing fat gain.

📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:

✅ How to set up your nutrition for lean muscle growth.

✅ The role of calorie surplus and macronutrients in lean gaining.

✅ Insights from scientific research on building muscle efficiently.

✅ Common mistakes to avoid when pursuing a lean bulk.

🔥 Whether you’re looking to improve your physique or optimize your results in the gym, this podcast provides actionable tips backed by evidence.

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