{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat","description":"In this episode Sal, Adam &amp;amp; Justin cover five things you must do if you want to add muscle and avoid adding fat in the process. 1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat  Sal\u2019s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle. (1:30) The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat. (6:08) Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat.&amp;nbsp; #1 \u2013 You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body. (9:48) #2 \u2013 You must go into a small surplus. (21:57) #3 \u2013 Utilize mini periods of maintenance or cutting within a long bulking cycle. (31:40) #4 \u2013 Track your lean body mass. (38:53) #5 \u2013 Prioritize your sleep. (45:40) BONUS: Use cardio as a tool. (50:07)  Related Links\/Products Mentioned  September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! &amp;nbsp; **Promo code \u201cSEPTEMBER50\u201d at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code \u201cmindpump\u201d at checkout**  Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis  The Importance of Exercise to Help Treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis  Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine  5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine \u2013 Mind Pump Blog  Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps &amp;amp; Rest Periods MAPS Fitness Products  How to Manipulate Macros for Building Muscle \u2013 Mind Pump Blog  The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake \u2013 Mind Pump Blog  Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss  What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog  When is Cardio a Good Idea? - Mind Pump Blog  Mind Pump Podcast \u2013 YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  ","author_name":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindpumpmedia.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20443472\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/111101603"}