#191 - Stop Complacency Ruining Your Gaining Phases
Thu Jan 15 2026
It's very easy to let areas slip as we move throughout a gaining phase.
This episode touches on how you can keep your standards high throughout and have the progress to reflect it as a result.
Please note that all information is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why complacency kills progress in a gaining phase
01:45 – What “complacent bulking” actually looks like
03:30 – The mindset shift needed for a successful lean bulk
05:15 – Tracking lifts vs tracking bodyweight: what matters most?
07:00 – Training intensity mistakes during a gaining phase
08:45 – Are you eating enough to grow or just “bulking badly”?
10:30 – Recovery, sleep & digestion issues while bulking
12:15 – When to adjust calories during a gaining phase
14:00 – How to stay accountable and consistent long-term
15:45 – Final thoughts: gaining phase done properly
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It's very easy to let areas slip as we move throughout a gaining phase. This episode touches on how you can keep your standards high throughout and have the progress to reflect it as a result. Please note that all information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why complacency kills progress in a gaining phase 01:45 – What “complacent bulking” actually looks like 03:30 – The mindset shift needed for a successful lean bulk 05:15 – Tracking lifts vs tracking bodyweight: what matters most? 07:00 – Training intensity mistakes during a gaining phase 08:45 – Are you eating enough to grow or just “bulking badly”? 10:30 – Recovery, sleep & digestion issues while bulking 12:15 – When to adjust calories during a gaining phase 14:00 – How to stay accountable and consistent long-term 15:45 – Final thoughts: gaining phase done properly FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide - https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/ Podcast's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theimprovementpodcast/ Online Coaching Application Form - https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6 Where Else To Find Me - https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbert