One of my favorite ways to “cut and bulk”

And it’s way better than the traditional bodybuilding approach. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Hey there, The old-line approach to bulking and cutting goes like this: “Eat big to get big” until you look like someone who orders entire menus, and then “shred hard to get hard” until you'd rather crap in your hands and clap than eat another plate of tilapia and asparagus. There are better ways to get swole, and one is the “mini-cut and mini-bulk” approach. Here, you alternate between shorter periods of [calorie abundance and restriction]( and this allows you to steadily [gain muscle and strength]( while staying relatively lean. Consequently, you’re generally happier with your physique and always within striking distance of “very lean,” should you want to go there. Here’s how to do it: 1. Get lean before you begin with this strategy. Men should start around 10-to-12 percent [body fat]( and women around 20-to-24 percent. 2. Start with a mini-bulk by maintaining a [moderate calorie surplus]( of 10-to-15 percent for 12-to-16 weeks. During this period, your body weight should rise by about 0.25-to-1 percent per week, and people further from their [genetic limit of muscularity]( should aim for the higher end of this range, and people closer to their limit should use the lower end. If you find that you’re gaining weight too quickly, you’re eating too much, and if you’re not gaining quickly enough, you’re eating too little. 3. After 3-to-4 months of bulking, do a mini-cut by maintaining a [moderate calorie deficit]( of 20-to-25 percent for 4-to-8 weeks. During this period, your body weight should fall by about 0.5-to-1 percent per week, and people further from their genetic limit of muscularity should aim for the higher end of this range, and people closer to their limit should use the lower end. If you find that you’re losing weight too quickly, you’re eating too little, and if you’re not losing quickly enough, you’re eating too much. Also: If you’ve read articles, watched videos, and listened to podcasts but still aren’t sure exactly how to put all the pieces together... ...or maybe you know what to do but are struggling to stay on track... ...and if you'd rather have an expert take you by the hand and just give you everything you need to build your best body ever... ...check out my VIP one-on-one coaching service: ⇒ [( We’ve helped over three thousand men and women of all ages and abilities reach their fitness goals faster than they ever thought possible, and chances are we can do the same for you. Go for it! Mike P.S. Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: [www.mikematthews.co]( P.P.S. Did someone forward this email to you and you want to get more like it? Go here and sign up for my newsletter: [( [Button Text]( [Custom]( Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? [Click here to learn how](. Already have a rewards account? [Click here to view your point balance](. To update your email preferences, [click here](. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Legion Athletics, Inc. 1255 Cleveland St. Floor 4 Clearwater, FL 33755 ‌