Cut
Cut: definition
A phase of intentional calorie restriction aimed at losing body fat while preserving as much muscle as possible. Typically involves eating 300-500 calories below TDEE with high protein intake.
What Cut means in practice
A phase of intentional calorie restriction aimed at losing body fat while preserving as much muscle as possible. Typically involves eating 300-500 calories below TDEE with high protein intake.
Use the definition as a starting point, then connect it to your programme, exercise selection, nutrition targets, or progress data.
Cut: quick questions
What does Cut mean?
A phase of intentional calorie restriction aimed at losing body fat while preserving as much muscle as possible. Typically involves eating 300-500 calories below TDEE with high protein intake.
Why does Cut matter in fitness?
Understanding Cut makes it easier to follow programmes, interpret coaching instructions, and make informed training or nutrition decisions.
Where can I learn more about Cut?
Continue with the related concepts Bulk, Recomp, TDEE or browse the PT Tracker exercise, programme, and calculator libraries.
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