jaku
Level 4 Valued Member
I'm trying to figure out how to get strong again while not bulking (for now). I'll drop my macros below. I definitely want to bulk up eventually, but first I want to see how much strength I can squeeze out of being 130lbs before I build more muscle to increase my lifts even further. I'm also in physical therapy to fix patellar tendonitis. So I'm just on an ES program (2xWeek) until things get better for Deadlifts and Pullups, as well as Kettlebell ETK for the press.
Current Weight: 127-130lbs
Total Calories: 1624 (Maintenance: 1900)
Protein: 120.7g (29.73%)
Fat: 27.2g (15.07%)
Carb: 222.3g (54.5%)
According to NASM's nutritional guidelines, this is a pretty balanced macro distribution. My only question is should I be eating a surplus while strength training or can I get stronger eating around maintenance?
Current Weight: 127-130lbs
Total Calories: 1624 (Maintenance: 1900)
Protein: 120.7g (29.73%)
Fat: 27.2g (15.07%)
Carb: 222.3g (54.5%)
According to NASM's nutritional guidelines, this is a pretty balanced macro distribution. My only question is should I be eating a surplus while strength training or can I get stronger eating around maintenance?