About Steroids

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This is most common in overweight individuals as, stored fat can act as a fuel supply for LBM growth even in the absence of a surplus. Also, it goes without saying that enhanced athletes also have the power to gain muscle & lose fat due to the impacts which anabolics have on muscle growth, irrespective of kcal intake . Finally, complete beginners have a better chance of gaining muscle & losing fat than advanced as, often the stimulus alone from the initiation of a new program is enough to “shock” the body & stimulate hypertrophy however, this is short lasted as you become more experienced . That being said, under the right circumstances (slow controlled weight loss & smart programming), even more experienced athletes can gain a muscle during a fat loss phase but again this is highly dependant on bf% ie. if absurdly lean and/or close to your genetic potential its less likely, if not then body recomp is possible
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However, the gains you make in an kcal deficit will likely be far less than those made in a surplus as, though the stimulus for growth (training) is still present, kcals are not & they create an optimal environment for growth . Not saying that you can’t make gains in a deficit but if you’re seeking max gains then a surplus is almost necessary. Nonetheless hopefully that addressed the question of whether you can build muscle & lose fat at the same time. Yes you can but it depends.
03.04.2020