Cutting is a training phase whose purpose is to reduce body fat percentage while maintaining muscle. Cutting is done by entering a [[Caloric Deficit|caloric deficit]] with a high [[Protein|protein]] intake to make up for it. ## [[Protein]] intake When [[Cutting|cutting]], it is expected to ingest 1.8g to 2.7g of [[Protein|proteins]] per bodyweight kilo each day of the phase (including rest days). If you are very lean, you should aim for the upper bound. | Bodyweigth | Lower bound | Upper bound | | | ---------- | ----------- | ----------- | --- | | 70kg | 126g | 189g | | | 80kg | 140g | 216g | | ## Other supplements It is also advised to use [[Creatine|creatine]] when cutting, to enhance training performance and ensure that muscles are getting enough energy.