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  1. J

    As an experienced lifter are we shortchanging progress at all by doing a little cut to a 'beach leanness' each year?

    @johnlxyz I just rely on anecdotal evidence and the trends Ive seen over the years closely following this sport. I like the quote "success leaves clues". Many believe you need to get a little heavy and stay up there for an extended period of time to truly level up a late intermediate/advanced...
  2. J

    As an experienced lifter are we shortchanging progress at all by doing a little cut to a 'beach leanness' each year?

    @tristatervrepair In theory this makes sense, especially for your health. But what about for maximizing muscular potential? I could be wrong but anecdotally it seems like the bigger extended bulks are what truly level up a natural physique. And that doing shorter bulks/cuts will never let you...
  3. J

    As an experienced lifter are we shortchanging progress at all by doing a little cut to a 'beach leanness' each year?

    @losteve19 Same as what the other guy said, I heard P-ratio (fat to muscle gain proportion) is a myth. It only appears that way to be true b/c youre getting fatter. Idk the specifics behind it b/c I havent looked into it very much but this is the general conclusion Ive seen more than once.
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    As an experienced lifter are we shortchanging progress at all by doing a little cut to a 'beach leanness' each year?

    Its commonly said to maximize long term growth potential you need to spend very long periods of time bulking or being heavy at unfavorable body compositions. Many take 2-4 years between BB comps. Now that Ive been lifting for 13-14 years my LBM added each year is very minimal. While I want to...
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