Top 3 Bulking Benefits!

[@AlexLeonidas]

With bulking season incoming, you should be aware of these 3 major benefits. There's a lot more I can dive into, but decided to keep this video simple. Enjoy! 0:09 Looks 4:48 Recovery 7:28 Leverages

[@joydeepdeb7940]

Awesome bro

[@nahuelise4055]

"top 3 lean benefits" would be Nice also

[@realgent2308]

Dr Rackpull has started a war with Massive Iron,did you see?

[@itzchrislegendxd]

Alex I'm a fan of you but this video is begging for the haters to jump in. First of all, the title of this video is supposed to be fit for everyone "3 bulking benefits" which is a very general approach yet you say over and over in your vid that all of what you say is according to your opinion. Which is not a bad thing if you clarified it from the start. If removing the video and making it a bit better is not an option then i suggest just edit that it's all according to your opinion or i would recommend change the title. By using such vague terms and then throughout the video stating that it's all your opinion is a little bit misleading. I've seen a lot of people go after you and i don't want to full their fuel because you make great content and have inspired me to work my ass off and lift heavy.

[@karwoski91]

Look...yep who doesn't like to looks like a bloated balloon with a moonface :D

[@florincrunteanu9554]

Permabulking crew checkin in.

[@davidtheran911]

Ayeeee since 2012

[@omardz4895]

Bulking for 2 years here stuck at 150 lb

[@brandonb5764]

Omar Dz eat more food my guy lol

[@theycallmegod3084]

Omar Dz yea I wouldn’t call that bulking lol

[@florincrunteanu9554]

@@omardz4895 If you aren't joking than you better start counting your calories and be in a surplus.Start eating like a man god damn it.Forget the stupid stay ripped year round thing..enter BEAR MODE

[@movingtokitchenerwaterloo]

Haha by making this video Alex pretty much talked himself into going bear mode again

[@AlexLeonidas]

Haha in a way you're right! I've been thinking about doing it this winter, but we'll see. Not confirmed yet

[@heroicman03]

Definitely do it bro

[@treebeard9352]

@@AlexLeonidas Do it brother! Embrace bear mode!!

[@bennyswollefitness2505]

Go to 200 bro bulk hard. Lol get mega strong on ever lift

[@koleary1798]

@@AlexLeonidas do it! You've a way better beard than ever before. It'll look great on a more massive body.

[@AmazingJunkie]

Alex, definitely go bear mode this winter... I need some extra motivation to eat and I wanna see you hit that 405 bench!

[@Suppergosh]

Peter D yaaaaasssss

[@revenant_hunter]

He's totally gonna hit that 405 bench if he bulks. (Which we all know he will) Bulk team forevaaa!

[@bennyswollefitness2505]

If he bulked up 15lb he be hella stronger 430lb bench

[@veskolaskov6757]

He did it

[@angelgfromcorkerii8797]

He did it

[@adriaandraije3838]

I notice that former fattys never want to go bearmode and former skinny guys don't want to stay ripped

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yup!

[@CJ-gf3ok]

I was like that until I bulked for a year and actually got fat. Never again. It’s all about the facial aesthetics. Your body is just an addition.

[@farkaselliott0161]

So damn true. I just don't see myself bulking, because I was chubby throughout my childhood, and got made fun of because of it. It took me so much dedication to get lean, I'm definitely not losing it.

[@lechnerjoe]

4 pack and looking big in a t-shirt > 6 pack and looking like a normal dude who doesn't lift

[@jli627]

you can have a six pack and be lean without looking small in a shirt

[@camsnyder2636]

JL I 10-12% bf range

[@josephdale1216]

JL I you'll struggle to look big in a shirt if you're very lean and natural. Just the way it goes

[@nbkw48]

Agree. but key word is "4 pack". I get the sense a not-small amount of people on Alex's channel are just fat guys trying to justify their "lolpermabulk". You just look like fatties, guys. There is the Bear mode that Alex preaches which is 15-20%. Do not kid yourself by being 25% and calling yourself bear mode. You're fat.

[@jli627]

@@josephdale1216 if you look at alpha m, he is about 12% body fat and only has 15.5" arms but they still look big and you can obviously tell he lifts

[@ozentheimmovable2216]

Now I'm REALLY motivated to bulk now.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Let's get these bulking gains!

[@MAS0TH]

I bulked for 3years straight from just starting the gym and at the beginning of 2018 at the peak of my bulk I weighed 240lbs at 6,2 and hit a 182.5kg bench press which was my goal, now I’ve cut down to 190lbs and lost a lot of strength but it’s what happens. Just have to slowly build back up and surpass your lifts but at a lower body weight

[@hodornador6085]

Why do you use both units man? You messed it up...you either weight 240kg or bench 182lbs :p

[@MAS0TH]

Hodor Nador I weigh myself in lbs as the increments are smaller and easier to track but I’m British so the plates are in kg

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

I'm in the UK and has right

[@xenolikouris9467]

@@user-gc7pd3rg7f Maintain! Dont bulk dont cut,yet. Do a basic strength programm ( i dont know if you are a novice but i assume that you are one) stronglifts, startingstrength , alex's novice, jason blaha's novice all those are good programs. Maintain your weight and when you cant add weight to the bar just eat a bit more(5% caloric surpluss)

[@IIxIKYL3xII]

so you hit a 180+kg bench after just 3 years of training?

[@iamtheone91]

I prefer having a lean face over looking "massive." One gets you girls, the other gets you compliments from other guys.

[@camerongormley3318]

its such a hard choice

[@AlexLeonidas]

You should lift for yourself bro. Cool that you want the lean face though, that's a fine reason.

[@stelliumeleven2889]

that's what the beard is for

[@Redshift2077]

lmao being fit doesn't get you girls, pretty face does

[@sam_making_games]

@@stelliumeleven2889 lean face or not, beard makes you look better. I look like a kid if I shave.

[@jimwalker7569]

Was going to say: 1. Strength 2. Size 3. Getting to eat more

[@brandonschnurr3778]

“Some people get haircuts”

[@ayubalom786]

It really depends on fat distribution. I know for me most goes to my waist aka love handles. Fuck that

[@gingercore69]

In my opinion the "best look" is somewhere in between... I go to a gym where there are some bodybuilders... And in my opinion, they look the best when they are right in the middle of their bulk or right in the middle of their cut... They look strong, big and healthy... The best look in my opinion

[@AlexLeonidas]

Middle is definitely a cool look. Some would describe that as the 12-15% range.

[@MrAndrew990]

Bench 165 max bodyweight 150 Bench 205 Bodyweight 161 A huge difference once I started eating non stop.

[@AlexLeonidas]

That's awesome bro

[@cFeor]

Bulked for life, went from XS to S in shirt size 🙌🏿

[@SpeciaLisTxFTW]

Same 😅😂

[@gtm-lifts8426]

Get Alex back to bear mode this winter!!!!!!!!!!

[@sam_making_games]

Man I'd love to see that happen!

[@chandyboi2976]

Fuck it bois. Just got out of the military, Im about to bulk up again. Being lean is cool, but filling out a shirt is much better.

[@oneset6545]

Yes sirrrr. Salute 💪🏽

[@joshwilliams6517]

HOW DID IT GO

[@chandyboi2976]

@@joshwilliams6517 oh shit! I forgot about this. I've gained probably 10-15 pounds since and my numbers have all improved. Consistency really is key!

[@joshwilliams6517]

Chance Andrews amazing to hear brotha. I too am up about 18lbs from this time last year. Consistency probably the most important factor when it comes to results! Keep it up man

[@markkart7674]

Swole > Ripped

[@hydroop]

I am Team Aesthetics. But then again, i have been fat/overweight for most of my life. I also store fat mostly on my upper body, especially my belly/side handles, which makes my v-taper disappear and then i just look chubby again.

[@guitarkoala5]

zevvy Same here. I’ve been bulky my whole life and don’t really want to be over 200 again.

[@nbkw48]

Yep. Just remember that Alex was a skinnybro for most of his life (see his 2014 look), so the whole bulky look is novel to him. I'm in your camp - was morbid obese. I'm not afraid to be on higher BF% but not willing to go past 20%.

[@adriaandraije3838]

I Prefer lean mode, but to each their own, (my face looks disgusting when i get above 15%

[@PGproductionsHD]

Adriaan Draije I feel you bro.. You can grow a beard to minimise it though.

[@ohtebowah]

I'm the same but opposite. I look much better with fat in my face lol

[@Biscuitolivia3561]

Yea... When i was fat my head legit looked like a watermelon, my head is naturally round but being fat made it super round

[@musclemommyenjoyer]

I can’t bulk over 15%. My face is fat looking at 12%. I have a naturally chubby face so if I bulk up I look nasty

[@william_159]

I gained barley any fat in the face

[@ADballa28]

I was always permacutting. And I wasted months trying to lean down. I finally did, but I didn’t look good or feel good. My libido tanked, I became food focused, always cold, lethargic, irritable, even though I had abs, but looked skinny af in clothes. People thought I was sick. And I just couldn’t do it anymore. Fuck dieting. Bulking and already feeling amazing. No longer cold, food focused, or irritable. Hitting PRs. Sleeping better. De-stressed.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I hear ya brother

[@mcsenny4793]

If 48+ hours have passed following your last workout, would it be wise to eat maintenance because the muscle protein synthesis isn't elevated?

[@TirnanHealy]

Mr McCarrot great question

[@Pancaker781]

IIRC Jeff Nippard made a whole video about that saying the synthesis lasts 48 hours. The only reason youd want to eat 2 or something hours after is if youre fasted

[@PGproductionsHD]

I would say you can minimise your surplus but don't drop all the way to maintenance.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

No because after 48 hours you will train again,

[@gentm7235]

Wow I'd really like this answered.

[@williamredrup3521]

Oh baby, in at 360p. Another AlphaDestiny video to look forward to.

[@prophecyfitnessboxing3006]

No Doubt Man. I Appreciate You Making this Video.

[@AlexLeonidas]

My pleasure making it, enjoy another successful bulk.

[@noncalamari4746]

Brodin is waiting for us in Swollehalla

[@JustbeJealousHD]

N. Narag hahahahahaha

[@LWNightmareSheriff]

I agree but I really don't think love handles will make me look intimidating so you still need to control the bodyfat to an extent.

[@Bigbiceps301]

yeah been bear mode 17-18% percent and lean 12-13% percent I do lose strength but I feel far more confident in myself my face looks leaner and less of a Guy sticking out. and bear mode is great awesome strength, filling out shirts but My face especially double chin gets all the fat Which I hate

[@chasetaylor777]

I switched to power lifting eat what i want lift for strength and people say I look big im 5'7 180lbs they think i look 200+ alex spitting facts love you homie

[@AlexLeonidas]

Awesome Chase!

[@Ballistah-q5v]

Your beard looks really good.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you

[@kevros4797]

I just just do pull ups while bulking and my lats are insane all the extra fat mix with muscle is cushion from impact its how i look at it

[@adibee88]

GREAT compare/contrast Alex! For me- AESTHICS, HANDS DOWN! I spent the 20 years in the Marine Corps. When a Marine is enlisted and goes from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant and beyond, you have to take promotion pictures. The Board Members WILL judge your aesthics. As I was once told, "We get paid to look GOOD and perform BETTER! I love your channel, philosophy, and training tips! 💪⚡⚡

[@adibee88]

cuck boi Hell Yeah! 👍

[@djstoj2063]

Im recently just starting my first real bulk ever so this is just extra motivating.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Glad to hear!

[@andyschee942]

Leverages are true for me on the squat. With around >18% bodyfat it feels like I can rest my belly on my quads which makes the bottom position rock solid. Paused squats are so much fun like that!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Awesome bro

[@lovedecors]

I love this guy 👌 the most normal and honest dude on KZbin.

[@mastersun1172]

Been bulking since summer gained over 10 lbs

[@jli627]

imo looking aesthetic is still better

[@Therealvielo]

JL I It’s fun to switch it up

[@jli627]

true, i'd say staying at 12% bodyfat in summer then going to 15% in the winter would be optimal though. i wouldnt go higher than that

[@harambo9805]

@@jli627 - You must go to 25%! 😁👌

[@muthaflela5548]

i can't bulk all goes straight to love handles and i look like shit i have to be really lean all year

[@JEAG]

I don't know why people talk trash about being skinny fat... Dude, if you haven't trained in your lifetime and you're skinny fat, you won... Just think about the obese guys (who will have to cut for 8 months just to start) or the hardgainers (who have to forcefeed themselves every day) and you'll realize being skinny fat when you're weak is a blessing :)

[@ArticleReaderRandy]

bulk starting soon Im getting hyped this videos timing is perfect

[@knifetricks4373]

Your beard gets full viking mode men looks awesome

[@BigPat216]

I’m bulking right now, 162 at 5’7. I want to be sitting around 180 without looking like a fat slob. There’s guys who are 200 lbs under 5’10, but seems like it would take a lot of muscle gain to look ok.

[@DdDd-hh7fr]

Yes ! please cover the bulk in a full motivational extend and Bulk through wintertime, you can hit the 200pounds this time ! 🤙

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Pullups go down when bulking.... so it depends on the lift

[@AlexLeonidas]

True

[@vladmarghitas3794]

@@PP-xj7vg How tf do you think are useless? They are among the greatest, if not the best, back builders out there. And it's not just "calisthenics" stuff. If you do them weighted they are just like any other compound lift...

[@vladmarghitas3794]

@@PP-xj7vg how about stopping now. Pull ups are actually a very athletic and challenging movement if done correctly and actually has the potential to grow many parts of your body apart from the back (such as arms and forearms for ex). I do agree rows might be more complete for back, but if I were to do one of these for the rest of my life it would defintely be the pull up (beneficial for both athletic/aesthetic purpose)

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

@@PP-xj7vg I would definitely prefer the pullups if I had to choose. To me it's more athletic because you move the body through space. Plus it's hard as hell. Weighted pullups are a great mass builder as well. Done correctly with dead hang, scapular retraction etc, it's very safe.

[@vladmarghitas3794]

@@LarsRyeJeppesen I agree 100% man. That was kinda my point

[@robertbruce5489]

I like bear mode except 15-18% bodyfat because I like what it signals. You're a strong powerful man who doesn't obsess over his body and lives a balanced life. I feel more masculine because cutting entails a lot of effort and suffering and I don't want to go through all that just to impress women a little bit more. I already have my pick of the liter, so now I just focus on enjoying my training and eating whatever tasty food I want. Beer is drunken in grand quantities as well!

[@gkawaik]

Yeah put on 18kg this past year cant lie feel alot better went from 62kg and a size S to 80kg nearly a L. Miss my abs but that shit doesn't mean much as I can always get em back. Credit you for helping me get the gains bro much love from London.

[@fallenpastabean804]

Another benefit to point out about having a higher body fat percentage, Alex, is that being an OVERALL strong human being isn't just the physical power one can produce, but also to be much more capable of HEALING physical wounds much quicker, being able to conquer FAMINE at any given point in time due to the available fat stores, and most of all, to BE CONSISTENT and FLEXIBLE within your everyday living-- sealing connectivity and feasts that mend SOCIAL bonds. The true definition of STRONG in my opinion, is the OVERALL package and not only what meets the eye! P. S. I'm not in bear mode but I certainly am not biased lol

[@RICHFRVR]

Imma be honest alex at 3:02 you look absolutely insane. You arnt shredded but you arnt chunky either. Thats my goal physique.

[@TexicanMr]

Bench, OHP, Incline

[@OddGuy]

IMO being lean looks way better shirtless, bulkier looks better with clothes on.

[@OddGuy]

Also some people store fat in their face really easily, myself included. For this reason I never go above the 15-18%bf range.

[@Bigbiceps301]

it makes it worse if you can’t grow a beard

[@ItsCorin]

Sucks for me because I store like 90% of my fat in my midsection 😢, when I bulk I go pregnant mode not bear mode

[@Bulkingonly]

Watching this while doing cardio on a bulk because why not 💪🏼

[@Iamvcsw]

I love bulking but unfortunately for me most of my fat goes to my love handles

[@DerickVonD]

Same plus I get sleep apnea.

[@goldenmemes51]

No worries just do tummy vaccums and weighted planks then it really takes off alot from love handles I almost cured my love handles from that

[@nikolavideomaker]

Same here,dude I naturally have wide hips having love handles makes me look like a pear.

[@thaistomp]

wide hips = more powerful punches

[@dylanrosser797]

@@thaistomp definitely some truth to that

[@annapoornarasam2299]

I feel that big neck is making my face look fat. The sternocleidomastoid muscles grow outwards and stretches the skin over my jawline. I have a chiseled face, will I ruin it by big neck? Why Vin Diesel or Tom Hardy have double chin? They had chiseled faces earlier.

[@boom-bm1kl]

I think a large neck looks awesome. I have the same problem. It seems like it's pushing everything forward

[@axelbish1595]

Thanks for the video Alex!

[@skullcrusher76gaming]

Is doing cardio during bulking a good idea Maybe to help maintain body fat to a minimum? Not everyday maybe a few times a week?

[@john-carlosynostroza]

You should definitely do cardio a few days a week. Nothing major required. Just take a brisk walk a few times a week for 45 minutes or so. No need to run or go crazy on the stair climber at the gym. This will take care of your heart and keep the body fat down a bit. You should really control your body that level primarily with your nutritional plan. Cardio is really just like a final polish and equally for your cardiovascular state in and out of the gym. Good luck! Oh yeah, this is just my opinion but works for me and also my buddies.

[@ThatKidMikeyy]

Fuck it now I’m bulking

[@DK-pf2dg]

You should give us advice how to bulk, some meal recipes etc. A lot of people having hard time putting weight on

[@abdoudnc4765]

Well for newbies ...yes ,you have to bulk to look big ...but if you have 5 years of training experience or more ...you should be able to look big ( not massive with 3d looking roided muscles but much bigger than the average person) with or without a shirt even when you're 10-12% bodyfat ...it is attainable naturally unless you have very bad genetics or you didn't eat nor work out properly ...

[@AlexLeonidas]

You will look big, but not maxed out. I consider myself to be advanced, but if I went back to bear mode I'd be bigger automatically. I agree that you'll look good after years of training though

[@abdoudnc4765]

I'm not saying you won't look bigger in bear mode ,all im saying is you should still look big by normal people and natural lifters standards if you have a decent number of years of lifting under your belt regardless of what bf you're at...But bear mode doesnt work for everyone ,for some people including myself we gain most of our bf in the mid section and love handles because of bodyfat distribution genetics, we look so freaking ugly with a huge fat ass waist that overshadaows all of the other bodyparts...you on the other hand look great on bear mode bro even without a shirt, because from what I noticed you don't hold a lot of bf in ur love handles and lower belly ...I've been lifting for 8 to 9 years and I tried almost everything including bear mode for years and I can say it's not the way to go for me anymore,I'd rather clean bulk and stay around 15 to 17% bf max...but that's just me ...to each his own lol

[@abdoudnc4765]

Hasan you're basically a skinny fat guy right now,I assume you're a beginner then my advice to you is to clean bulk ,you will gain weight rapidly and it's gonna mostly be muscles because you will be in the noob gains phase ,so make the most out of it ...losing fat is easy, it takes like 3 months to lose 20lbs of fat but years to gain 20lbs of muscles ...so yeah bulk first and don't worry about cutting until you have a decent amount of muscle mass...Get a good hypertrophy and strength training program ,hit your daily protein needs ,and eat in a 200-400 caloric surplus...you will be just fine ...I had almost the exact same stats as you when i was 17 (60kg 176cm 16% bf ) i've reached 91kg in bear mode and ,now im 78kg (and still same height lol)at 11 % bf ...I never worried about cutting in my first years of lifting and thats what allowed me to gain like 20kg of pure muscles...

[@abdoudnc4765]

Hasan I can't tell you the exact numbers it depends on your genetics and what you're doing ...don't worry about numbers right now just get strong and build muscles by the time you spend 1 or 2 years in the gym you'll have an idea about what you should do ...you will learn more about your body ...

[@abdoudnc4765]

You will look strong and big in a shirt ...

[@yousefalkhudair4420]

Shiiit alex, I remember when you had 8k subscribers

[@jacb928]

The worst of bulking is the fucking acne

[@nathanblair3143]

My only concern is doesn’t testosterone decrease with higher body fat, due to aromatase?

[@skoya3344]

Im honestly lucky that i found you some time ago. You helped a lot man. Great vid as always

[@AlexLeonidas]

I appreciate that brother!

[@LionOfAllah]

Alex how do you comb your beard so well? I have a boar bristle brush FYI

[@AlexLeonidas]

Length was the main factor. At some point it gets easier to groom trust me

[@rodrigocasaltorres3782]

Bulking changed my life

[@jo5982]

I'm about 130 Pounds, 17 and 5,6 i want to bulk up intensely and im moderately active im only focusing on upper body any suggestions to bulk up successfully because i just want some advice it will be helpful

[@AlexLeonidas]

Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/povUcnSbdpJqo6s&t and kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6SnonSDhtKao7s&t

[@jo5982]

@@AlexLeonidas Thanks Alpha you made my day better!

[@EseChodes]

Bulking been doing me good

[@addisonsmith3358]

Can’t agree with this video more

[@sam_making_games]

Alex can you please name me 4 exercises for traps on volume days with their respective set and reps for a novice running NE with upper lower template. On intensity day I'm doing power shrugs variations. Please reply!

[@jamescorsey6041]

Im 200 tryna get to 225

[@megatronbee]

Wait, bulking season ends?

[@tendonsondemontime1520]

Tbh I bulk to get stronger and put on more muscle

[@dandalton4961]

facial aesthetics do look much better however

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yes. Although I will say that with the right facial hair, you'll still look really good.

[@Dimitrios57x]

i have the exact opposite effect... my face looks so skinny when i get lean, any tips on having a more thicker face aside from bulking?

[@miguelcarbajal271]

Hey bro I’m 5’6 250 very fat but I have muscle do have any advice for just losing weight I don’t mind losing some strength I just wanna be in shape again and look good

[@AlexLeonidas]

Sounds like you know what must be done. Start cutting brother, you'll look and feel better at the end of it.

[@Seb4asti4n]

It's literally the easiest thing In the world, stop eating. If you want rapid results you might consider fasting.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Eat less.

[@skullcrusher76gaming]

dirtyhead_ miguel do a strict diet 500-1000 calories a day(1 meal). For a few weeks maybe a few months and you will see drastic results and will be looking a lot better and way more healthy

[@j-uk2189]

How do I contact you dude. I sent an email over, but I don’t know if it was received! Love the content dude

[@lukaroncevic99]

Can i eat a little bit of junk while bulking i mean i don't won't to lean bulk but also don't won't dirty bulking.Sorry for my english

[@vinayak4859]

It's good if you have the suitable fat distribution all my fat is located all on the stomach

[@joydeepdeb7940]

Superb Brother

[@banditlp1241]

How much water should I drink a day to build muscle? Im 16 years old, 5'7 and about 130 pounds.

[@Frogstomp27]

Just take a gallon jug with you to school and drink it all before you go to sleep. Works well.

[@banditlp1241]

@Elvin Fjellström If that was tue case, I would drink like 0.5 liters a day

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

lol

[@mirgengjimi9377]

If you bulk, do you get stronger for calisthenics?

[@Jsoccer1999]

Alex how long do you think you can keep making bench gains while at 165? Do you think you can hit 405 at this weight without another bulk/cut cycle?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I think it's possible but I don't know how long it will take.

[@hadhad129]

Alex what will happen to you bench press competitions if you bulk would you compete at 181 maybe get the record there

[@hienluu7146]

Hey Alpha Destiny, I've just become vegan 3 months ago and I have a really hard time getting all the calories to the point that I have to "Force" myself to eat. Bulking of Vegan diet make me feel bloated all day, do you have any ideas?

[@winglessangelful]

Hey man, do you think after coming off minoxidl you can still grow a better beard than when was minoxidl?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I definitely think it's possible. My beard looks thicker than when I was on it, and I think that has to due with age. They say that there are more gains after the minox journey due to genetics. I believe that to be true and I'm seeing it with me.

[@winglessangelful]

AlphaDestiny Thanks man!!

[@eveliinatistelgren172]

Alex, is 1 rep of 1RM on ME + 27 dynamic reps on DE day enough volume for the week? OHP 205, thanks for the advice so far!

[@nightskiesburialground5886]

I'm bulking right now and am noticing my weight going up. 12.7 bodyfat right now and honestly, I'd be ok with gaining a little fat in addition to muscle. 15% bodyfat with more muscle and strength sounds a lot better than staying this lean and making super slow muscle/strength gains. I've always been skinny and it sucks lol.

[@zoloft6719]

So should someone who is bulking for muscle be doing cardio?

[@VTFFTW]

Honestly I think natural bodybuilders should remain at 10-15% body fat. There is no way you will look big at 5% body fat and be natural (unless you are a freak of nature with naturally high testosterone levels or something like that

[@jackoutterside7905]

Hey Alex I’m 18 and been training for around 1 year and a few months I’m making fast progress on my squat and deadlift with my squat being 345 lbs and deadlift 395. However my bench is only at 190 lbs, any advice for improving my bench, btw I have longish limbs being 6 foot, thanks

[@MODELBODYINTL]

I ALWAYS get more compliments in (lean) bulking phase than when I’m super shredded. But I agree with this guy because how often are we really shirtless? Plus you can still have abs in a bulk...

[@ClouduSan]

BTW which wrist wraps do you recommend for benching and OHP ? how do I pick a good pair, and how much do they help ?

[@poohead605]

but what if im flubby in the tummy that means no bulk right?

[@robinrodriguez115]

Hey Alex, what about Intermittent fasting and Endurance Sport ? Do you recommend it or would harm ones power? Cheers from Germany;)

[@AlexLeonidas]

I think it's perfectly fine

[@robinrodriguez115]

@@AlexLeonidas I thought about training in the fasted state. Do you think I would experience a lack in energie compared with training in a fed state? Thanks for your answers ;)

[@asoggyfrenchpotato2612]

Alpha confirmed BBW lover

[@acevedohiram]

BBBW big booty black women

[@rev3160]

I started your novice program on Tuesday but I’m now suffering from “DOMS”, should I still go tomorrow? And how do I get rid of this

[@AlexLeonidas]

Definitely go, after around 2 weeks the DOMS should be gone

[@rev3160]

AlphaDestiny alright

[@rev3160]

AlphaDestiny i went today the soreness is still there but I still managed to complete my squats

[@Gbonejohn1974]

For me I’d rather look huge in a t shirt and have a slightly fatter waist ...if I could wave a magic wand I would take a strongman physique over a bodybuilder any time ,abs and veins mean sod all to me I like to look like I lift when I’m wearing clothes ,I know loads of ripped guys who disappear in a work shirt but look amazing with their top off I’ll take thick arms ,back and chest with a “fat” waist every time I went from 370 super fat to 180 and was just as unhappy at 180 I felt like a twig from 220 downwards I kept thinking I’ll stay this size and get leaner but I just disappeared lol and although I was lean I didn’t feel like I was muscular ,I thought why’ve i lost that last 40lbs and put it back on quick enough though 😂

[@dylanwhyte456]

Should i apply progressive overload to things like bicep curls? I apply it to my compounds but im not sure about isolation

[@AlexLeonidas]

Absolutely Dylan. Apply it to compounds and isolation movements for maximum results.

[@ezequielperez5776]

Alex, I'm at 21% body fat right now, I just bought your naturally enhanced book. Can I bulk right now or be in a deficit to under 20% fat?

[@PGproductionsHD]

Ezequiel Pérez You have to drop your bf first man. If you're a beginer you can lose fat while also putting on muscle so you don't have to waste your time (The surplus of fat will also help with this).

[@ezequielperez5776]

@@PGproductionsHD thanks brother

[@canicaniii3164]

alex my stretch marks are going out of hand i cant bulk... any advice

[@nitropenguin424u]

what would you say in terms of the bulking mode (15-20%) for people who are athletes, by that, I mean cyclists or running enthusiasts. Would you still recommend a fluffier state or to cut down to a solid 12-13%?

[@adriaandraije3838]

Nope endurance training requires to be quite lean (look at durianrider lol)

[@amit4rou]

405 let's do this, btw what weight class do you fit in and how much can you bulk to be in the same weight class?