May 14th, 2025

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Ep 431 - The Truth About Lean Gains, Bulking, and Skinny Fat Muscle Building

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio we dive into muscle building for the skinny fat physique. When you’re skinny fat, the temptation is to bulk as fast as possible to try change it but the reality is very different, and the order of the journey can often surprise people. But if you get it right, and apply the muscle building commandments we discuss in this episode, you won’t recognise yourself in a few years.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Muscle Building for Skinny Fat Physique
01:32 The Temptation of Bulking Up
03:05 The Importance of Trimming Down First
04:29 Building Muscle While Staying Lean
06:10 The Commitment to Muscle Growth
07:43 The Psychological Aspect of Gaining Body Fat
10:22 The Long-Term Journey of Muscle Building
11:50 Setting Realistic Goals for Muscle Gains
14:18 The Discipline Required for Muscle Building
16:42 Lifestyle Changes During the Muscle Building Phase
20:40 The Renovation Analogy for Muscle Building
22:40 Signs of Going Too Far on a Bulk
24:16 Building Momentum in Muscle Training
26:37 Commandments for Muscle Building
32:13 The Importance of Progressive Overload
44:41 Perfect Form and Execution
47:55 The Role of Recovery in Muscle Building
 
Next steps: 

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2) Take our quiz to see if you’re ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform  
3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform  
4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 
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