A mini-cut is a vital tool in your muscle-building toolbox. Sadly, it is often misunderstood or used recklessly. Used strategically, mini-cuts are one of the best ways to help you build the bigger, leaner body you want.
A properly executed mini-cut is like robbing the fat bank.
A mini-cut is a vital tool in your muscle-building toolbox. Sadly, it is often misunderstood or used recklessly. Used strategically, mini-cuts are one of the best ways to help you build the bigger, leaner body you want.
A properly executed mini-cut is like robbing the fat bank.
You get in, get what you want, and get out before suffering any of the negative consequences of chronic dieting.
In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about mini-cuts.
I cover the following topics:
- What a mini-cut is and what it is not.
- Why you won’t lose muscle while mini-cutting.
- The benefits of mini-cuts
- How fast you should lose weight on a mini-cut
- How to establish your calorie needs
- Macro targets
- The best food choices
- Why nutrient timing can help
- How to determine the length of your mini-cut
- Training during a mini-cut
- Cardio or cardi-no
- When to use a mini-cut
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