Dietitian and powerlifter Tyler Brooks continues last week's discussion of the optimal healthy bulking phase, exploring the final two pillars: training considerations and time frames for bulking; and how to monitor progress alongside overall health metrics. Don't forget to check out the previous episode for a deep dive on the first two pillars!

(1:55) - Pillar 3: Training & Time Frames

(2:42) - Recommendations for Training

(3:38) - Expected Rate of Muscle Gain

(7:25) - Training Experience & Corresponding Rates for Potential Muscle Gain

(9:18) - Balancing Fat Gain and Muscle Gain

(11:05) - Tracking Progress

(14:53) - Maximum Ceiling for Total Muscle Gain

(17:05) - Minimum Time Frame for Bulking

(18:36) - The Role of Cardio in a Bulk

(26:30) - Pillar 4: Health & Progress Monitoring

(26:55) - Body Composition Checkpoints

(30:37) - The Mini Cut

(32:54) - Key Takeaways: Checklist for the Perfect Bulk

Tyler Brooks: @lift_dietetics

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