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I am trying to maintain as much muscle as possible while cutting down.
#1 · February 6, 2025, 4:03 pm
Just finished a bulk and now trying to maintain as much muscle as possible while cutting down. I know I need to be in a deficit, but how do I keep strength up and not look flat?
#2 · February 9, 2025, 10:54 pm
Keep protein intake super high and don’t drop carbs too fast. A slow cut is way better for maintaining strength. Try carb cycling to keep muscles full.
#3 · February 10, 2025, 2:14 am
Don’t overdo the cardio. Too much steady-state can eat into muscle. Stick to short, intense sessions if you need to keep fat loss going without burning too much muscle.
#4 · February 10, 2025, 6:37 am
Keep heavy lifting in your routine. A lot of guys start going too light when cutting, but if you stop pushing heavy weights, you’ll lose strength faster.