Do I have to gain weight to gain muscle?

[Vivaldi]

Can't I gain muscle without gaining weight? I already have high body fat percentage. I don't wanna gain weight. I just wanna gain muscle. My body mass index is 23.6. I am not thin.

[blutwolfe]

you can build muscle while losing weight, I have done it before, with your bodyfat being higher your body will be more willing to use it as an energy source as opposed to if you were thin

Focus on losing weight but not at an accelerated rate, like a lb a week is fine, or a half a lb if thats easier for you, keep in mind the faster you do it, the faster you'll get it over with, but if its too mentally daunting try a little bit less.

[Chico_brah]

You need to get in shape first. I don't think guys should ever get past 13%. Definitely should not be bulking. Eat a maintenance with good wholesome solid calories. Get in shape first then you can start thinking about building quality muscle.

[JenniferElizabeth07]

Well you can just gain muscle with a proteínas diet and exercise. Can you answer my last question

[Vivaldi]

what is your last question? I didn't understand.

[JenniferElizabeth07]

The question is on my profile :)

[nala_rawr]

U can gain muscle and lose size (fat)...

[Vivaldi]

Is that possible? By the way I am not begginer. I've been doing lift weighting for some time.

[nala_rawr]

Very possible. I have done it myself, and have seen it done...

[Zendrya]

you can probably make the weight you have in fat and make it into muscle. That seems like a likely thing

[Josht13]

WTF are you talking about.

[Zendrya]

@Josht13 as in the weight that he has is fat he can lose the fat he has and gain muscle replacing the fat therefore keeping the same weight

[Welladjustedeyes]

No. At that fat % you will lose weight but gain muscle if you workout and your diet isn't crap. That said initially it may appear you're getting larger but that will change within 1-2 months of a good workout routine

[Jan1ssary_]

Yeah you can, do some cardios and continue with your workouts, try not to eat food with high calories, don't eat anything after 21.00 PM. Hit to gym at least 3-4 times in a week you will reach your goal in a short time.

[Josht13]

Yes, at your level it would be best to diet down to a lower bodyfat %

[Pearl85]

No. You need to loose fat first then gain muscle.

[Afrochick]

lose fat first lol