Caloric Surplus
Caloric Surplus: definition
Consuming more calories than your body burns, necessary for muscle gain. Typically 200-400 calories above TDEE for lean bulking.
What Caloric Surplus means in practice
Consuming more calories than your body burns, necessary for muscle gain. Typically 200-400 calories above TDEE for lean bulking.
Use the definition as a starting point, then connect it to your programme, exercise selection, nutrition targets, or progress data.
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Caloric Surplus: quick questions
What does Caloric Surplus mean?
Consuming more calories than your body burns, necessary for muscle gain. Typically 200-400 calories above TDEE for lean bulking.
Why does Caloric Surplus matter in fitness?
Understanding Caloric Surplus makes it easier to follow programmes, interpret coaching instructions, and make informed training or nutrition decisions.
Where can I learn more about Caloric Surplus?
Continue with the related concepts TDEE, Caloric Deficit, Maintenance Calories, Bulk, Macros or browse the PT Tracker exercise, programme, and calculator libraries.
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