Am I doing it right?

JanetReyna
JanetReyna Posts: 291 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so I want to lose weight but I don’t want to lose my glutes. I am trying to focus on strength training and work a lot on my lower body. Will this help me keep the muscle I have while losing weight?

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  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,010 Member
    Yes, lift heavy, get enough protein, and avoid aggressive weight loss. While there are no guarantees, it will give you the best chance.
  • JanetReyna
    JanetReyna Posts: 291 Member
    Yes because I have about 50-60 lbs to lose and my butt is shaped really nice because I’ve been lifting for so long but I’m afraid it will go away while I lose weight.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,795 Member
    In order to have the best chance at preserving muscle, I typically recommend:

    -Keep your deficit reasonable (nothing too aggressive)
    -Follow progressive programming (make sure you increasing weight or reps etc with time), one with focus on the glutes would be a good idea for your goals.. but I wouldn't neglect your upper body either
    -Get adequate protein 0.8-1g per lb goalweight

    Also keep in mind, some of your glutes will be fat so if you are genetically predisposed to losing fat there, it will come off which can affect the size.
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