In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things you must do if you want to add muscle and avoid adding fat in the process. 1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat Sal’s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle. (1:30) The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat. (6:08) Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat. #1 – You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body. (9:48) #2 – You must go into a small surplus. (21:57) #3 – Utilize mini periods of maintenance or cutting within a long bulking cycle. (31:40) #4 – Track your lean body mass. (38:53) #5 – Prioritize your sleep. (45:40) BONUS: Use cardio as a tool. (50:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis The Importance of Exercise to Help Treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods MAPS Fitness Products How to Manipulate Macros for Building Muscle – Mind Pump Blog The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog When is Cardio a Good Idea? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

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