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Spring - Summer 2025 Spring - Summer 2025 BY JOSH MILLER BS NSCA CPT
NGA CHAIRMAN KY & TN
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OWNER OF TRANSFORMATION PERSONAL TRAINING WWW KENTUCKYNATURALBODYBUILDING COM @JOSHUAMILLERKNB/ KYNATURALBB@GMAIL COM Maximize Your Muscle After competition season many competi- tors start thinking about how to to build muscle over the colder months The idea
of of bulking up is is often tempting but it can also lead to to common mistakes that hinder progress Here’s a a a a a a straightforward guide on on the top five
mistakespeoplemakewhentryingtogainmass and how to avoid them 1 Ditch the Word “Bulk”
First things first let’s stop using the term “bulking ”
This word suggests a a a a a a a a mindset of gaining weight at any any cost which can lead to to unhealthy hab- its Many people think they need to to gain as as much weight as as possible but this often results in in in in unwanted fat gain Instead of of of bulk- ing think of of this phase as as a a a a a a a time to improve your physique Aim for a a a a a slow and steady weight gain Increase 1 to 3 pounds per month This approach not only helps you you build muscle but also allows you you you you you to keep more of what you you you you gain gain If you’re starting leaner you you you you might gain gain closer to to 3 pounds a a a a a a a a a a month while those at a a a a a a a a a a heavier weight may only need to to aim for a a a a a a a a a a a gain of 1 pound Remember quality matters more than quantity when it it it comes to muscle gain 2 Find the Right Balance in in Your Diet
When transitioning from a a a a a a a cutting phase phase (where you’re losing fat) to to a a a a a a a a gaining phase phase some people swing too far in in in in in the opposite direction They go from meticulously count- ing ing every calorie to to being overly relaxed about their diet While it’s it’s okay to to to be be a a a a a a a a little more flexible it’s it’s important to to maintain some structure Use this phase to experiment and find what works best for you you Track your meals and and pay attention to how different foods affect your performance and and recovery This way you you can gather useful information to 6 NGA NATURALmag