Gain muscle with minimal fat. A lean bulk uses a small, controlled surplus. See your calories and macros below.
A lean bulk is a slow, controlled surplus of around 8 to 10 percent over maintenance that builds muscle while keeping fat gain to a minimum. It takes patience, but you spend less time cutting later.
Keep the surplus small, hit your protein every day, train hard, and track your weight. Aim to gain a small amount each week. If the scale jumps fast, ease the calories back.
About 8 to 10 percent above maintenance. This calculator uses a lean surplus by default and shows the exact number.
Slowly. A small gain per week is plenty. Faster than that usually means more fat than muscle.
Yes. Scoop tracks your calories and protein and flags when you are drifting over, so your bulk stays lean.