Muscle Gain Forum

Smart focus. For skinny-fat specifically, prioritise protein and progressive lifting at maintenance calories - you don't need to bulk OR cut hard, you need to recomp. You're doing it right.

Textbook. High protein + small deficit + progressive overload + time = recomp. People want a trick and the trick is just doing those four boring things for six months straight.

Do cheat meals derail your diet?
Tell us your rules—once a week, post-workout, or never?
Share your fave indulgence!

When do you load up on carbs? Debate the best timing for energy and recovery
—does it even matter?

Packing on size? Share your daily calorie target—how do you hit it without feeling stuffed?
Tips for clean bulking welcome!