17/02/2026
How to build muscle without overcomplicating it?
Muscle gain comes down to three things done consistently, and no extremes! 🤩
1. Eat slightly more than maintenance.
Find your maintenance calories using an online Calorie Calculator. Most of them will get it pretty close to spot-on.
Add 200 to 300 calories to start.
It's better to start small and adjust than to add too many straight away and have to cut down.
MACRO CHEAT SHEET:
Protein: 1.6 to 2g per kg of bodyweight
Fats: 0.6 to 1g per kg
Carbohydrates make up the rest
2. Track progress by...
Weighing yourself a few times per week at roughly the same time each day.
Take the weekly average and compare it to next week's average. Repeat.
If your average is up slightly, stay where you are.
If it hasn’t moved, increase carbs by around 25g.
This small increase will make a big difference!
3. Resistance/Strength Training:
At LEAST twice per week.
4 to 5 sessions is ideal if your schedule allows.
Comment "GROW" if you'd like to know more! 💪