1987: How to Burn Fat & Build Muscle at the Same Time

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways to achieve the "Goldilocks Zone" of building muscle and burning fat at the same time.

Why is this so hard to master? (3:01)

• #1 – Lift weights. (10:02)
• #2 – Focus on big lifts. (11:04)
• #3 – Don't do cardio. (12:54)
• #4 – Eat in a small deficit. (16:53)
• #5 - Interrupt with a caloric surplus. (19:21)
• #6 – Eat HIGH protein. (22:52)
• #7 – Carb cycle. (24:36)
• #8 – Prioritize sleep. (27:05)
• #9 - Supplements that can help (creatine, HMB, BCAA). (31:48)
• #10 - Test body fat weekly to gauge progress to move levers up and down. (34:41)

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