Mini cut protocol
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Killcure666
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Ignit3
Endur3
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Solid cutting stack. I did a 3 week cut and my strength kept increasing at a 500kcal caloric deficit.
Macros were 0.7g protein per lbs of body weight along with 200-300 of carbs and 50-100g fats depending on the day
Endur3
Or1gin
Solid cutting stack. I did a 3 week cut and my strength kept increasing at a 500kcal caloric deficit.
Macros were 0.7g protein per lbs of body weight along with 200-300 of carbs and 50-100g fats depending on the day
Tylerclee
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Thanks for the reply. Yea I'm an OL fan, so my supps would be about the same
. Is that the normal protein for you? I go kinda aggressive in a mini cut so I keep protein high.Killcure666
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They're a solid company. I love how everything is 3rd party tested especially with all the news of other mainstream companies ripping off the customer by lying about what's in their products.
I feel better with lower protein consumption, less bloated. Scientific research states 0.4-0.7 per lbs is the ideal amount of recovery and growth. Any more than that and there is no added benefit.
I feel better with lower protein consumption, less bloated. Scientific research states 0.4-0.7 per lbs is the ideal amount of recovery and growth. Any more than that and there is no added benefit.
Tylerclee
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Too bad that protein doesn't work for me, then I could eat more carbs
. But I was mainly wondering how aggressive other folks were on a mini cut, I hate cutting ha.
john.patterson
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Too bad that protein doesn't work for me, then I could eat more carbs. But I was mainly wondering how aggressive other folks were on a mini cut, I hate cutting ha.
I like to keep my protein higher too, especially on a mini cut since they're usually drastic. I'll drop carbs down to about half of my current intake, and keep my other macros the same. Usually ends up being 190-200g protein, 125-150g carb, and 50-60 fat. I've also had good results with adding in Oxymax XT on a mini cut. The bottle lasts 4 weeks so you're able to get 2 mini cuts out of one bottle. The focus and appetite suppression are my favorite benefits. I hate cutting too, so anything that makes it easier helps
Tylerclee
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Yessir. I really like the ingredient lineup for Oxymax XT ,but I'm yet to try it.
AntM1564
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Right now would be a good idea to check it out, Nutriverse has 20% off until the 8th!
Additionally, I would use an all in one product. PowerMax XT will help you with your strength and recovery, which can be hindered during a cut, even a mini cut. I will get into that below. A full dose of creatine will help with strength, 2.5 grams of l-alanyl l-glutamine will help with recovery. not to mention the full dose of betaine will help with performance and can improve body composition.
As far as your diet, for a mini cut, I would cut calories pretty low quickly. You are not going to be dieting for long, so it shouldn't have that much of an impact on strength, but can. I would also keep protein higher than normal and carb cycle.
Tylerclee
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Because I hate cutting, especially for a prolonged period. So I get out of my surplus for 2 weeks or so to drop about 2 lbs.
Lynks8
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I don't know what kind of general insulin sensitivity you have, but for me, reducing carbs has a dramatic effect. 2 weeks really isn't much to work with, but to get the most out of it, I would recommend a Timed Ketogenic approach: taking a small amount of carbs in only around your workout window. It would also be preferable that these carbs be low-glycemic.
If it was me, and I was looking to get the best results possible within a 2 week window, I would:
1. Drop cals (-500/day)
2. Reduce carbs to almost nothing besides near your workout (either do Endur3+ pre/intra or ~1cup of oats pre)
3. Fill in the rest of your macros with a 60/40 fat/protein split
4. Do fasted cardio with a product containing Yohimbine/Rauwscoline taken 15 minutes beforehand.
I will sometimes do an aggressive cut like this for 4 weeks if I'm feeling like a fat-ass. Done correctly, I can drop 5-10lbs (some of which is, no doubt, water), make my abs pop. and not lose any strength.
Tylerclee
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I actually considered targeted ketogenic when I seen your post in another thread, but I'm not sure about that because I love me some carbs lol
Lynks8
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I hear ya on that bro. It's rare that my inner fat kid lets me go very long without a "re-feed" (aka a massive, sloppy carb-apocalypse cheat meal). BUT, for me, this type of diet has produced the best results as long as you're ready to make the necessary sacrifices.
john.patterson
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TKD is a solid option if you're doing a short cut, but I don't think its optimal as a long term diet strategy. When I cut, or throw in a mini-cut, I usually keep my only carb meals before and after training. The rest of the day is low/no carbs, moderate fat, and high protein. I've found this to work well for me, but going low carb for longer than 4-5 weeks is bad news.
Have you considered carb cycling?
Tylerclee
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I do enjoy carb cycling, but mostly in a slight surplus or deficit for longer periods of time.