Glossary

Mini-cut

A mini-cut is a short cut, usually 4 to 6 weeks, used to strip fat before continuing a bulk.

Useful for staying lean during long muscle-building phases without committing to a full diet.

Also known as

minicut, mini cut

Cut
A cut is a phase of eating in a calorie deficit to lose body fat while keeping muscle.
Bulk
A bulk is a phase of eating in a calorie surplus to build muscle.
Calorie deficit
A calorie deficit is eating fewer calories than you burn, which makes the body use fat for energy.

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