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Mind Pump · September 11, 2026 · 1h 27m

2943: Your Bulk Is Not Working! Here Are the 5 Signs You Are Doing It Wrong

Sal, Adam, Justin, and Doug break down the five signs that a bulk or reverse diet is not working: losing weight, constant hunger, stagnant strength, low energy, and poor sleep. They explain why strength is the single best objective metric during a bulk, how under-eating during a supposed surplus leads to binge cycles, and why women often resist seeing the scale go up even when muscle gain is the goal. The conversation also covers the design shift in gym equipment from bodybuilder-focused machines to modern ease-and-safety models, and touches on broader topics including AI companies buying podcasts for narrative control, a new dating app for unvaccinated people, and the happiness data showing kids reduce daily enjoyment but increase meaning.

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5 Signs Your Bulk Is Failing1:13
The hosts identify five clear markers of an unsuccessful bulk: losing weight, feeling hungry, strength not increasing, low energy, and poor sleep — with strength being the most reliable objective metric.
Why Women Resist the Scale Going Up on a Bulk1:13
Women building muscle often struggle psychologically with seeing the number on the scale increase, even when that is exactly what needs to happen for their goal.

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