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Can You Gain Strength While Cutting Body Fat? Here’s A Look at the Facts

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Short answer: Yes! But it’s gonna get a little complicated.

Long answer: It depends on who you are and what your goals look like.

You’re probably thinking, “Wait, what about everything I’ve heard about bulking and cutting? I was trying to decide which of those to go for first, and now you’re telling me they’re not even legit?”

Don’t worry — the bulk/cut process is still a totally viable option for gaining serious muscle mass and losing body fat, and it’s the method most bodybuilders use. And, that’s especially the case if you’re new to lifting.

There’s also a way to get gains while cutting body fat at the same time: body recomposition.

Let’s get into that.

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How Long Should You Cut For? (To Get Shredded)

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Have you ever tried packing on muscle mass and losing body fat at the same time? If so, then you probably didn’t see much progress for either one of those goals.

You spend months or even years attempting the impossible with absolutely nothing to show for it.

To really get shredded, you need to cut and you need to do it right — so, stay tuned as we go over exactly how you can do that (and for how long).

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