Wits & Weights | Strength Training & Fat Loss Over 40

You Don't Need a Calorie Surplus to Build Muscle Over 40

September 10, 2026·28 min
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You don't need a calorie surplus to build muscle after 40. The common surplus numbers are shakier than most people realize. I break down the real energy cost of muscle, what the research says about maintenance versus surplus, and how to tell whether body recomposition is the right approach for you. I'm breaking down the real energy cost of building a pound of muscle and the 3 conditions that decide whether body recomposition works for you. You'll also hear where the anti-surplus crowd oversel...

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