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Cutting Phase

Browse 11 articles about cutting phase on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

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Muscle Building

Body Recomposition: Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time

Body recomposition is possible but occurs slower than dedicated bulking or cutting phases

8 min·Jess·Apr 22, 2026

Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: A Lifter's Guide

Cutting does not have to mean losing your hard-earned muscle. Here is how to set up your diet, training, and recovery to drop fat while keeping your strength.

5 min·Jeff·Mar 28, 2026

Weight Loss

12-Week Summer Cut Plan: Lose Fat, Keep Muscle

A safe, muscle-preserving fat loss rate is 0.5-1% of bodyweight per week, which equals roughly 6-12 pounds over 12 weeks for most people

10 min·Sam·Apr 22, 2026

Weight Loss

How Much Cardio for Fat Loss: A Lifter's Guide

Fat loss is driven primarily by a caloric deficit; cardio is just one tool to help create or expand that deficit

9 min·Jeff·Apr 22, 2026

Supplements

Creatine Loading Phase: Necessary or Waste of Time?

The loading phase debate has raged for decades. Here is what the research actually says, and whether you should bother.

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Bodyweight

6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan

A structured 6-week bodyweight program with three progressive phases, real modifications, and warmup routines. No equipment, no gym, just a plan that works.

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution

Discover cutting-edge gym trends, AI-powered workouts, and science-backed training plans for optimal strength gains in 2025. Transform your fitness.

3 min·Jeff·Oct 27, 2024

Muscle Building

How To Cut After Bulking (An Experts Guide)

Learn how to effectively transition from bulking to cutting while maintaining muscle mass. Includes diet tips, workout guidance, and essential supplements.

16 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Should I Drink Protein Shakes While Cutting?

Discover if protein shakes are beneficial when cutting for weight loss. Learn how they can preserve muscle, fight cravings & boost results. Get the best tips for incorporating shakes into your 2024 cut.

6 min·Jeff·Aug 31, 2024

Strength Training

12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit

A periodized 12-week program for true beginners — with three distinct training phases, specific sets/reps/rest times, nutrition macros, and realistic expectations for your first three months of lifting.

15 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to set up a smart cut — from calories and protein to training adjustments and knowing when to stop. A practical, no-BS guide for lifters who want to get lean without getting weak.

12 min·Jeff·Feb 23, 2026

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