KSD Folge 93: Der richtige Körperfettanteil für den Aufbau & Rebound

This episode revolves around a question that sooner or later confronts every bodybuilder—even if many prefer to ignore it: What is the ideal body fat percentage for a successful bulking phase, or for the period following a diet or competition prep? Because this is often where things get complicated. Some desperately try to stay shredded all year round, while others transform their "controlled bulk" into a complete all-you-can-eat feast within three weeks. The reality probably lies somewhere in between—and that's exactly what we're discussing. We'll explore why body fat percentage during a bulking phase has a much greater impact than just how you look in the mirror. We'll talk about training performance, hunger, recovery, insulin sensitivity, well-being, and, of course, how far you should push yourself before a "productive bulking phase" simply turns into "I can't fit into any of my pants anymore." In this episode, we also discuss why many athletes experience a completely different mental state after a strict diet and how quickly you can get lost in the rebound phase when you're suddenly allowed to eat more again. Of course, we also delve into the age-old debate: Do you really have to stay extremely lean to build quality muscle, or is a slightly higher body fat percentage perhaps even more beneficial? How does this differ between men and women? And how can you actually tell that you're still "bulking" and not just successfully destroying the fridge? As always, it's not all just theory. We talk about our own experiences, typical mistakes, and those little mental traps that probably everyone who's ever been on a long diet is familiar with. So, if you want to know how to structure a bulking phase effectively, why the rebound is often underestimated, and why "eating more" isn't automatically a free pass, then be sure to tune in and subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any future episodes. Enjoy listening! 💪 My Instagram: @stefanpkaiser René's Instagram: @lord_of_phantasms Jérôme's Instagram: @ifbb_jerome_desire _______________________________________________________________________ If you're interested in lifestyle or posing coaching: Feel free to contact me on Instagram and let's find out how we can help you. _______________________________________________________________________ Get the best supplements at vitaminversand24.com and the best peptides at beyond-peptides.com - 10% off with our code "5KCOACHING" and you'll be supporting this channel :) Advertisement