How long should a cutting cycle last?

A cutting diet lasts 2–4 months, depending on how lean you are before dieting, and is normally timed around bodybuilding competitions, athletic events, or occasions like holidays ( 4 ). A cutting diet aims to get you as lean as possible while maintaining muscle mass.

What’s the best workout split for cutting?

I suggest most lifters choose a 4-5 day workout split when cutting. My go-to splits are either a 4-day (upper, lower, upper, lower) split or a 5-day split that has a lifter training most muscle groups at least twice per week.

How long should you bulk before cutting?

If you are at a satisfactory lean starting body composition start with a bulk for 12 weeks, then rest for four to eight weeks, followed by a six to 12 week cut – depending on how much fat you gained.

What should I eat during cutting cycle?

What to eat

• lean meat and poultry, oily fish, and eggs.
• milk, yogurt, and low fat cheese.
• protein powders such as whey, hemp, rice, and peas.
• beans and pulses.
• nuts and seeds.
• avocados, olive oil, and olives.
• whole grains such as brown rice and pasta, oats, whole grain bread, barley, and quinoa.

What do you need to know about the cutting cycle?

For performing an effective cutting cycle you need to limit the caloric intake in the diet followed so the body seeks the energy needed from the fat stored in its fat spots. But, as already mentioned, there is the risk – if not done correctly – to lead to muscle loss along with the fat lost.

How to plan 8 week bodybuilding cutting plan?

Allow for 4 cheat meals in 8 weeks to have something to look forward to and break the monotony. Have a solid supplementation plan in place. Should be planned and well thought out, please see list of foods in the sub section below. Eating should be frequent, balanced and portions lowered accordingly to allow for a 200-300 calorie drop each day.

When to start the cutting phase of bodybuilding?

The cutting phase is usually completed within 4 to 12 weeks. Many athletes prefer to do it during the heavy winter months. This phase includes – as in the bulking phase – a nutrition and physical activity program designed for this phase. The goal of this diet is to reduce body fat dramatically, the so-called “complete drying” in the gym.

Why are bulking and cutting cycles the fastest way to get ripped?

For fat loss to occur a caloric deficit must be present. The fact that you must be in a caloric surplus to maximize muscle growth/strength, and in a caloric deficit to lose body fat, is why bulking and cutting cycles is the quickest way to get ripped. Why not gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously?