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Originally Posted by Saul Good
I've gained a considerable amount of muscle, but I would like to add another 5-10 pounds. My frame can support it without getting bulky, and I prefer lean muscle to bulk.
Should I just keep doing what I'm doing and let the weight simply do what it will? I don't think I'm losing muscle, and I still have a little softness in my love handle area (not pudgy there, but I'm starting to see my abs everywhere else while that spot still has a bit of jiggle).
Do I need to change my diet, or should I just assume that I'm still shedding fat faster than I'm gaining muscle and leave it at that as long as I'm looking better and not losing muscle?
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All muscle is 'lean' muscle. Bulk is just a by-product of too high of a surplus of calories. Unless your an 'assisted' lifter, your not going to shed fat and build new muscle tissue at the same time. If you are leaning out, it may appear visually that you are, because now you can actually see them a bit. Your best bet is to make sure you are not losing strength when leaning out. You can build a little bit of strength as your body becomes adjusted to the movement patterns, but your not going to build much. If you want to add some size and keep fat gain relatively low, your going to have to count calories and aim for a slow 1-2lbs per month gain.