General
cutting
What does cutting mean?
A phase of reducing calories to strip body fat while preserving as much muscle as possible.
"Two weeks into cutting and the abs are starting to show."
Origin
Bodybuilding term for the fat-loss phase that follows a bulk.
Frequently asked questions
What does cutting mean?
Cutting is a phase of eating in a calorie deficit to strip body fat while preserving as much muscle as possible.
How do you keep muscle while cutting?
Lifters typically keep protein high and continue heavy resistance training so the deficit burns fat rather than muscle.
When do abs show on a cut?
It varies by starting body fat, but many people notice abs becoming more visible a few weeks into a consistent cut.
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