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What does cut mean?
Describes a physique lean enough that muscles look clearly defined and separated.
"He looks really cut for the summer."
Origin
Bodybuilding shorthand for 'cutting' body fat, in use for decades. The casual single-word 'cut' as a lifestyle phase spread with mainstream fitness culture online.
Frequently asked questions
What does cut mean in fitness?
A cut is a phase of eating fewer calories to lose body fat while preserving muscle, usually to look leaner and more defined.
Is 'cut' the same as 'shredded'?
Being cut means lean and defined, which is the result of cutting. Shredded is an even leaner, more extreme version.
What's a 'mini cut'?
A mini cut is a short, aggressive fat-loss phase, often a few weeks, used to drop a little fat quickly before bulking again.
Should I bulk or cut first?
It depends on your starting body fat, but generally people with higher fat cut first, and leaner people bulk first. It's an ongoing debate.
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