Should I eat in a caloric surplus?

[Aklo]

Iv been looking and can't find out why people eat in a surplus to build muscle or wether I should do it, I don't mind gaining a little fat but will it really be worth it ? Will I build more muscle ? Does anyone know why people do it or is there any science behind it? All people say I'd that u need extra cals to build the muscle but that could be BS because no one seems to provide reason. Sorry for all the questions but can anyone explain ?????????? Thanks

[jbu22]

eat 10 percent above tdee to bulk... you need to eat in a surplus to build muscle unless your a newbie or on roids

[Aklo]

eat 10 percent above tdee to bulk... you need to eat in a surplus to build muscle unless your a newbie or on roids

Any idea why u need the surplus though?

[jbu22]

Any idea why u need the surplus though?

you need the surplus so your body can build muscle.

[Aklo]

Could anyone expand on this?

[Time4New]

Could anyone expand on this?

Building muscle takes energy in the same way building a house takes energy. That's why teenagers eat so much because hey are building new tissue including muscle every day. Food has energy in it and thus is required.

Good luck!

[pierrson]

u dont NEED to be in a surplus, though it is more efficient