Should You "EAT BIG TO GET BIG"? (Clean vs Dirty Bulk) 

Between Will’s writing, Kofi’s filming, Katie & Victoria’s acting, and whatever genius does the editing, these videos just keep getting better and better 😍

As someone who had 3 pretty clean, protein-dense 500 calorie meals and rounded it off with 1500 calories of brownies yesterday…I needed this video

My biggest bulking mistake was eating in a surplus and giving up on fitness for over a decade. Down 140 pounds now thanks to you and nick over the last 1.5 years

“You’re gonna look like a bowling ball that no one wants to put their fingers in” That actually made me laugh out loud 😂😂victorias funny

Love Victoria, she is just such a down to earth natural person and now showing a great sense of humour as well.

Biggest mistake I did was being afraid to see the scale go up. I know it's supposed to, but having been overweight for much of my childhood and successfully losing the weight in the first place has made me hesitant about bulking. Love the videos brotha!

Honestly my biggest mistake when it comes to calorie intake would be being scared to eat too much. Like your self, I was a big boy in high school. But within a year I lost 100 pounds from training and eating properly. However that created a very unhealthy mindset. For the past 3-4 years I have always tried to be the leanest I possibly could. Which meant not eating enough food. I always wondered why I still didn't look the way I wanted to. it wasn't until I realized that I needed to eat enough food to actually gain muscle and look the way I wanted to and your videos have helped with that and I just want to say thank you!

The biggest mistake I made bulking was trying to put on weight very quickly and then cut again. I did not stay committed to a slow and steady bulk because I wanted to be lean and have size all of the time. I just needed to take my time and trust the lean bulk.

Will volunteering to do the dirty bulk is an entire mood

You might not believe this, but 2 months ago I was literally over 500lb.. So I guess you can say that I’ve been dirty bulking my entire life haha! However, after just 2 months of dieting and exercise, I’ve already lost 80lb, and am now down to 420lb. I definitely plan to keep it up and finally make 2022 the year of good health and prosperity. Thank you for amazing content and inspiration as always Will. I’m going all the way.. Watch this space! 😊

Biggest bulk mistake is to think i was eating enough with three meals and lifting. I was starving and i am very skinny so the struggle is real, but like said in the video clean bulk over a big period of time is the answer and eating more has helped lots, just gotta keep consistency and keep the balance!

my biggest bulking mistake was clumping all of my calories in 2-3 meals rather than splitting up my calories in 4-5 meals. i always felt bloated having 2-3 disgustingly huge meals & it was impacting my intensity at the gym. after i started splitting my cals up properly i felt like i had way more energy throughout the day & i felt much better at the gym as well

My biggest mistake has honestly been not eating enough. I know how counterintuitive this sounds, but it’s something I’m working on. Eating a lot is something I’ve struggled with due to having been a bigger boi as a kid. That mentality stuck around and has been tough for me to break through.

The biggest bulking mistake I’ve made is choosing foods that are scientifically addictive, e.g. sugar. Difficult to stop. Never enough.

My biggest mistake was dirty bulking from the age of 5-25. Got up to 340 pounds. Always been athletic played college football. Down to 280 now in about 2 years of weight management. Feel stronger and more healthy than I ever have. Thank you Will

Just the video I was looking for! I’m doing a bulk right now! I guess the biggest mistake with my bulk is, after watching this video I realized I’ve been doing a dirty bulk all this time and I thought I was doing a clean bulk! Thank you for these tips Will!

When you dirty bulk you will feel shame, guilt and disappointment but clean bulking you feel happy, nourished and accomplished.

My biggest bulking mistake is not tracking calories. I thought "I'm bulking, I need to eat more", but the calories really added up. Looking back, I gained so much fat than muscle. Thanks for your videos Will, you have really inspired me in my journey to be in my best physical shape!

Binging 3 years-worth of videos. Your channel's informative and witty at the same time. Kudos!

The biggest mistake I have ever made is bulking without going to the gym… 🤤 Working on changing that now! Thanks WILL!

The biggest bulking mistake I've made is thinking that I can eat however much of whatever I want (which I can't and shouldn't). Turns out you don't need an exaggerated surplus to get those gains 💪

The editing & production quality of your vids just continues to get better! Keep it up Will 💪🏻

The dynamic between these two siblings is so entertaining im happy for them

Currently clean bulking myself... struggling to gain weight but just focusing on the long term. Great video as always

My biggest bulking mistake was when I was young and broke. I needed a cheap way to get calories but also get protein so I ate 3 cans of kidney beans a day. They were .88c a can around 300 calories with I believe just shy of 30g of protein each so on paper it was good. The problem, as you likely predicted, was I had enough gas to be an international flight. I got great results but dating was off the table and I legit had to repaint my bedroom after it was done.

My attempt at a bulking was that I just didn't know where to start and it was really hard because I'm the only one in my family that actually works out. I love to watch your videos because it helps to at least give me a little more knowledge in what im doing.

I'm not even 4 minutes into the video and already I'm dying laughing! Victoria is your secret weapon for making your videos the best! It's always a treat when she makes an appearance!

Hey Will I have to say your probably the best fitness/diet youtuber on the platform. Perfect mix of comedy, entertainment and useful information all in one. Also refreshing to see a guy giving real advice that's not roided to the eyeballs. Keep it up bro!!

My biggest mistake initially was kinda just taking my dirty bulk as eat whatever I want, and try to out train it. Thanks to folks like you, I’ve learned from those mistakes!

My biggest mistake bulking was simply not putting in enough effort into identifying how many calories the foods I ate contained. I thought I was doing well, but the scale wasn’t moving. I wasn’t eating enough, and I think a lot of people can relate. You need to not be afraid to really push past your comfort zone in how much you consume.

Such a great video as always! Biggest bulking mistake I ever made was not understanding my own maintenance calories first and jumping straight into massively overeating, caused way more harm than good

Biggest mistake I've made was going between two extremes of eating a lot of dirty food or eating small amounts of clean food. Great content Will!

Never done a bulk but I’m currently in a deficit and the biggest mistake I made is eating foods that aren’t too filling and becoming hungry in between meals.

Biggest bulking mistake was copying what a fitness RU-vidr ate on a week. I did not understand why I needed to eat specific food or how active I needed to be to see result. I could see a big result. I loved watching this video and learning! Thanks for the video! I love watching your sisters reaction of your jokes.

I’m literally learning so much about working out and eating while also being entertained 💯 Will is the goat

I'm way too late for the contest, but the biggest mistake I made when bulking was not caring where my calories came from. I was just starting out, and the food advice I was given was "eat as much as possible, so that you're always taking in enough to fuel maximum muscle growth." Not knowing any better at the time, I had ice cream every night with dinner. Ended up gaining more inches on my waist than anywhere else. Then I tried on my pants for a wedding I was going to in two weeks, and they wouldn't fasten, because I was up to 200lbs on a frame built for 170. I had to *hard* cut by stripping my calories down to about 1200, spread over 5 meals with one of them being a protein shake. Between the hard caloric restriction and still working out every day I was able to drop 12lbs and 2 inches in 2 weeks and got back into my pants, and I kept the protein and creatine jars as motivation to never need them for that purpose again.

I could imagine wills gut health after trying out all fitness inflencers diets and stuff must be something 👀. I'm here for it 👍😊👀

I mean, I’ve had a terrible day and this video just made it a whole lot better. Thanks Will

The way I set up my bulk is that I structure my diet to hit my maintenance calories and macros, then just have a 300 calorie snack before bed (e.g. a halo top ice cream, or some cereal, or maybe a candy bar... just something enjoyable before going to bed). Then when I want to maintain, I just don't have that extra snack before bed. Then when I want to cut I just lower my carb intake, so the carb portions get cut a bit and it's usually the starchy carbs I cut and I keep the fruits and stuff (so instead of a cup of rice it might be 3/4 of a cup for that meal, etc). Literally the easiest way to structure a diet ever. If anyone is curious of my macros: 1g protein pr pound, 0.3-0.5g fat per pound, rest carbs

Biggest mistake I made was being too careless with my diet and training. I started off good but it's so easy to go over by 600 calories if you aren't planning ahead. I also didn't change my workout split which means I got really strong (+50 to my deadlift in 2 months) but I didn't really get bigger (except in the gut haha). I spent the last 10 days deloading while gyms were closed and have a completely reworked training plan and diet plan. We're gonna do it right this time and get big the right way!

Just stumbled across your channel, I'm a trucker in the UK and just getting started with my local gym, (loving it so far!), at 46 it's time to make a big change! - Love the channel, thanks for the videos

Started the year off 197 now at 187. My physic is started to come back my work outs are starting to get stronger thanks you starting my fitness journey. Lot of information in these videos thank you!!

I've never bulked... I've always been big and struggled with my weight. But I'm trying to add muscle and loose fat and I'm a big fan of protein bars. I've tried so many different kinds and would love to try these! Thank you for all the content and love the witty commentary!

Loved the video Will!! I think the biggest mistake I made when I tried to bulk was just trying to get as many calories in from any source as possible with a big surplus jump instead of taking gradual steps and being more calculated in the calories I was consuming.

Victoria’s bowling ball joke, oh my god 🤣 Wills humor is starting to rub off on her

Bulking up can be hard, especially after being shredded & having compliments about yourself. To “oh you’ve gained weight”. I guess people don’t understand what we do to progress our bodies, but it can play on your mind.

You have truly made my days happier. You hav an amazing positive attention. Receipes are awesome.i love volume eating.im a mom of five and down to 115lbs. I lost 12 lbs being sick a.nd you teach me how to get my muscle back slowly 🐌

Hey Will, my bigest mistake was always changing my bulking ways or calories instead of giving 1 way the time that was needed. Love your video's!

Last bite best bite ;)

The absolutely biggest mistake I made on a bulk was not focusing on quality food. Just focusing on the calories and putting on unnecessary fat and not maximizing the amounts of muscle gained! Thanks for the video, great information as always

"I feel like a python that's eaten a regular to full size bunny" just fell in love

Been working a lot these days but thanks for the great video's, keeps me grinding!

Love this and you and your sister are so cute together! Wish I could win the protein bars, but I'm a girl and never did a huge bulk. Only recently did a reverse diet and gained 10 pounds to increase my metabolism. Now I have taken 1/2 of that off and kept my muscle and feel amazing. Love you and your family (and Oliie of course)!

Really love the fact that Will is doing a lot more like cooking food without sharing the exact macros and calories with healthy cooking videos. I’ve been trying to solve my eating disorder, and watching will make healthy swaps without knowing the exact macros has really help me a lot!

One of my biggest bulking mistakes was not listening to Will’s advice on how to dirty bulk … I did mine way too clean 🤧

Demonizing the fat in egg yolks is so insane

Biggest mistake was eating in a surplus without counting olive oil, that as Italians we always use a lot at lunch and dinner, while being in quarantine so not moving at all

My biggest mistake bulking in the past was eating as much as I absolutely could. At the time I'd just gotten sober and I was 6' & 130 lbs. All I wanted was to get as big and gain as much muscle as possible. I ended up going up to about 215 lbs 20-25% bodyfat in about 9 months eating about 4-5000 calories a day lmao. Fast forward to the present I've now been sober for over 6 years and I'm currently 180 lbs at about 15% bodyfat.

Biggest bulking mistake was bulking for 20 years without any exercise ... but I'm turning that around now! Thanks for the funny and informative videos.

I didn't have any problems with bulking, but it is not the same as cutting. There was my problem because I was eating high calorie foods. Good job with the video it's nice to have you around.🔝

Watching your videos to motivate myself to get back into the gym. Haven't worked out in like 3-4 months. Really need to get back into it. Thanks for the amazing content Will! 👏

I think my biggest mistake in bulking was always the ignorance of the lean bulk. I wish I had understood this concept a long time ago. Thanks for the great videos Will!

ive never been to the gym, not interested in learning about bodybuilding and only love to dance and walk from exercises but I watch Will like it is a sicom episodes, it is so entertaining and comforting, just adore adore adore, Will is beautiful fabulous and so so funny ❤

I dont even workout, I was just recommended will probably cause I have been eating alot healthier and looking for recipes, but these videos are gold, super entertaining, even when I have no clue what he is talking about when he is working out

My biggest bulking mistake is that I have been doing it for 18 years now. It is probably time for a mini cut!

Long time no speak william. The algorithm has brought us together again my friend

Another great video Will; you always provide good information in an entertaining way. 💪👍

that was a very interesting view on a clean vs dirty bulk...I still cant wrap my head around eatting certain foods on a clean bulk...but i also come from a place of a bad realtionship to food so its hard. Thank you for the video...your one liners are hilarious!!

Biggest mistake was definitely just eating what I wanted whenever with the mindset that if the scale went up, it meant I was putting on muscle. Love the videos. Been watching them nonstop. 👍👍

I would have to say my biggest bulk mistake was the balance between gaining fat vs muscle or overeating/force feeding myself even though I felt full. Keep up the great content Will!

My dude in the most respectful way, between you, your sister and your mama y’all have got some genetics for being beautiful gad dayum

Biggest bulking mistake would have to be just carelessly eating. I went from a severe cut losing 45lbs and being extremely careful with my diet to not giving a rip about anything and just eating way too much. Currently in the process of cutting again. Live and learn!

My biggest bulking mistake is not eating enough, I was eating at maintenance and I didn’t know so I’ve upped them up now 👍🏽 those BPN bars would come in clutch 💪 love your vids bro

My biggest mistake was eating without counting the calories I was taking in on a dirty bulk, as well as not finding out my maintenance it was more of a wild guess. Didn’t track any macros and consistency in eating just wasn’t there, definitely learned from that one

the humour on this channel is top tier! Keep up the good work.

Will definitely took note on the thumbnail discussion in the podcast - great colour balance

Heyo Will, my biggest mistake was not starting the bulk when I was supposed to, I started going to the gym and went straight to cutting, I couldn't see as much progress as I wanted, that's when I decided to bulk and trust me when I say that was the best decision ever. 😌

I really never had an issue with bulking or cutting because I’m an ectomorph and I’m a hard gainer and I could eat anything not gain a whole Lotta weight quick. Great 👍😃💪🏋️‍♂️video

My biggest bulking mistake is not tracking my calories. Looking back, I have previously guessed what my calories were and have probably eaten too little (around 2,000) or too many (around 4,000) calories when I thought I was 'bulking'. Since I started tracking what I eat, muscle gains, strength, and overall health have improved markedly.

Imagine Will just being your friend and casually making sexual jokes in your everyday conversations. 😂

I hate watching people eat...with that said, every one of Will's videos show someone eating and i can't stop watching. This is a testament to how good his content is 😂

Great video! My biggest bulking mistake was eating more fat and less protein than what I needed

Will and family always guve out not just good content but also with a ton of humour 😅. My biggest bulking mistake i made was eating to much of the healthy stuff thinking the calories wont add up. Regardless of the bulk being dirty or good i have learnt to track my calories and the food i am getting them from😊

will tennyson is the real shit simple as that no cap

My biggest bulking mistake was when I gained around 10 kg in just 2 months. It was my first and last dirty bulk. That time I was 15 years old and I was new in building muscle community :) I comletely "forgot" to do cardio. From super endurable at the end of school year I turned to somebody who is catching his breath after 20 metres of run.

Biggest mistake is that I go from clean to dirty bulk overtime. I start reasoning out that I burned enough to have more. As soon as I do that my consistency in the gym drops so I completely end my own routine. Simple and clean is the way to be @catpowerfitness Thanks for making your videos!

Under eating when I’m supposed to be bulking. I’m still learning and figuring things out but- I’ve never been able to bulk properly… fingers crossed 🤞🏽 that I’m going to get it right this go around :)

Amazing Video!, Please include Victoria in more videos if you can, Its amazing to watch your dynamic with her!

Really informative Will. I'm cutting right now (formerly obese but now I've lost a lot of weight: 245 to 196 specifically) and wanna start bulking around end of autumn but didn't know how or where to start. So thank you so much for this!

This weeks episode of "Sexual innuendos with members of my family"

I appreciate the always sunny reference Will

I would love to win the BPN Field Bars but I have never bulked. I'm currently trying to gain muscle while in a deficit. I started lifting about 3 months ago. I'm still hitting PRs every time I go to the gym (2-3 times a week). I love your channel. Your info is solid, your puns have me cracking up, and the format keeps me coming back. I love when you try different peoples workouts or when you try different diets. Cooking with the shirt off is A+. Your love of doughnuts is heartwarming. I could go on but this is getting long. P.S. Victoria is so pretty!

My biggest mistake has been not bulking enough to get out of being underweight & have the energy needed to exercise properly.

My biggest mistake has def been just not eating enough at all. I adore raw veggies and fruit and when I am bulking i always forget that I need to eat less of this than normal, cause it fills the stomach without providing a ton of calories

Bro that tip u gave us in the end blew my mind

The suttle innuendoes MAKES this content. Also informative. 🔥

Biggest mistake: Being inconsistent with the amount of calories I ate everyday. Not going hard enough in the gym. Keep up the great videos Will!🔥

Biggest bulking mistake that I made was not tracking protein. Often I would be so full from the bulk that I forgot the protein

I know you will probably not read this but I love the comedy in your videos they keep me entertained and educating me at the same time Love love love ❤❤❤

You’re definitely my favorite 1 month fitness phase youtuber