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    Increasing calories on workout days, BULK

    Hi guys so i'm currently on a bulk doing heavy compound movements to build some muscle. But i was wondering should i be adding in even more calories on workout days compared to non workout days?

    So currently these are my calories and macros which i'm working with now.

    Stats

    Age: 21
    Height: 5'5
    Weight: 61kg

    Calories

    Maintenance = 1,820

    Rest days

    Calories (extra 250 calories): 2070
    P:155
    C:258
    F:46

    Workout days

    Calories (extra 400 calories): 2226
    P:166.5
    C:277.5
    F:50

    Is this really necessary or do you think i'm going a bit overboard increasing my calories on workout days?
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    Not necessary but it can be beneficial. Do what you prefer.

    As long as you're gaining ~1-2 pounds per month it's all good.
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    Maintenance = 1,820
    Are you sure?
    Maybe it is your BMR?
    Don't forget about TEE, Daily activities, and gym of course.
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    Yep i'm sure i've used countless calculators and formulas they normally say around 1800-1900 for me but if my weight stalls i'd defo bump up my calories by 100
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    Maintenance = 1,820
    Are you sure?
    Maybe it is your BMR?
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