putting on muscle

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I've heard it both ways, so I'm putting it out there to see what other
people have to say. Is it easier to put on muscle with a higher or
lower bodyfat percentage? Also is it easier to lose bodyfat at a higher
or lower bodyfat percentage?

IMO, weight loss isn't linear. It's harder to lose once you get into the low
teens.

WTF are you talking about?

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I've heard it both ways, so I'm putting it out there to see what other
people have to say. Is it easier to put on muscle with a higher or
lower bodyfat percentage? Also is it easier to lose bodyfat at a higher
or lower bodyfat percentage?

You're not asking the right question. But try these answers on for
size:

[1] When you have sufficient caloric intake for putting on muscle,
you're probably going to gain a little fat, too.

[2] When you endeavor to lose fat by a caloric deficit, you will lose
some muscle, too.

[3] Attempting to put on muscle while losing fat is very difficult,
except for newbies, and even those returns diminish quickly.

HTH

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I've heard it both ways, so I'm putting it out there to see what other
people have to say. Is it easier to put on muscle with a higher or
lower bodyfat percentage?

why would bodyfat percentage make any difference how easy you put on muscle, it is directly
proportional to the amount of effort you put into training and diet (and a little genetics)

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Also is it easier to lose bodyfat at a higher
or lower bodyfat percentage?

What do you think?

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thanks in advance
Mc

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Quoted message said:

I've heard it both ways, so I'm putting it out there to see what other
people have to say. Is it easier to put on muscle with a higher or
lower bodyfat percentage? Also is it easier to lose bodyfat at a higher
or lower bodyfat percentage?

thanks in advance
Mc

Depends...... on so many factors!
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Mc,
I am naturally fairly lean. When I am trying to add muscle I eat a
lot and do not worry much about the subsequent belly that occurs. I
will just increase my aerobic work when I have gained my desired amount
of muscle. I would say that trying to put on muscle mass without a
little fat reserve would be more difficult since the fat reserves can
shield the muscle from being burned for fuel a bit.
I would say that it would be easier to lose bodyfat at a higher
bodyfat percentage since your body is farther from a healthy body
weight. This is obviously out the window when bodyfat gets to the
point of hurting mobility. In my experience my body naturally has a
little fat around the belly and to lose all this requires substantial
work if I am also worried about burning muscle.

James