Looking to build muscle but lose the fat☺
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THEMONK22
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Hello my names Charlie. If anyone has any tips on losing weight but maintaining muscle add me or send a message. Thanks
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Build or maintain?
To maintain and lose bodyfat consume a small calorie deficit including adequate protein whilst undertaking a weight training program.
Building an appreciable amount of muscle mass at the same time as losing bodyfat is a whole different area.0 -
are you at a low enough BF% for recomp? If so there's a good thread in the maintenance
Otherwise if you're still overweight I'd be cutting calories, following a progressive resistance programme and eating adequate protein (0.64-0.8g per lb bodyweight at a minimum) to preserve as much muscle as you can - then go into a bulk and cut cycle or recomp0
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