Is a calorie surplus a good idea?

[AshamedToBeHere]

On the one hand, I keep hearing muscular + super lean is the optimal build.
On the other hand, as I understand it, a calorie surplus is necessary to grow
muscle. How am I supposed to reduce bf%, and increase muscle mass at the
same time?

 

[Deleted member 19101]

safest bet is eat high protein and all healthy ie warrior diet but don't remove sweets, then once you get muscular enough cut out sweets and you'll become shredded

 

[AshamedToBeHere]

And should I do that on a calorie surplus?