The Kim Constable Podcast

Build or Shred? The Smart Way to Add Muscle Without Gaining Fat


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Should you build for a few weeks, then shred at the end?

Can you really add muscle without a “dirty bulk”?
And how do you know when it’s actually time to eat more?

In this episode snippet, Kim Constable breaks down the real science of building muscle and losing fat, without the confusion, bro-science, or unnecessary weight gain.

You’ll learn:

  • Why a 5–6 week build followed by a 2-week shred doesn’t work

  • The smarter approach: longer, more controlled phases

  • What “increase intensity” actually means when building muscle

  • Why dirty bulks don’t build more muscle (and what the data really shows)

  • How your body can use fat stores OR food energy to grow muscle

  • The exact signs that tell you when you’ve earned more calories

    This episode is essential listening if you want to build a lean, strong body without spinning your wheels, overeating, or undoing months of progress.

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