cutting

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).

Every year, as spring begins drawing to a close and the first signs of summer are on the horizon, you can count on two things: The evenings will get longer and lighter, and gyms will start filling up with people looking to get “beach body” ready.

Now, as we come out the other side and summer fades into our rear-view for another year, the majority who failed to achieve their goals will start bringing out tired tropes like “there’s no point now” and “next year.”

The question you need to ask yourself though is, “Why wait?”

In order to ensure that you do, in fact, reach your beach body goals by next summer, it’s essential you work out exactly how long you need to achieve them.

That’s why, today, I’m going to help you determine exactly when to start cutting for summer, so you don’t find yourself in the same position this time next year.

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.