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

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

RNT Fitness Radio · 2025-05-14
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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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RNT Fitness Radio

My name is Akash Vaghela, founder of RNT Fitness, and my big vision is to see a world transformed.

I’ve spent 10+ years changing people’s lives through the power of fitness, and on this podcast I’m going to give you tools to do the same. I’ll be having conversations with experts in mindset, fitness, health and performance, whilst also bringing on real-life stories of transformation from RNT members from all around the world. If your goal is to totally transform your mind and body to be a world-class high performer in all aspects of your life, you’re in the right place - get ready for the journey ahead!

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