Try adding these into your routine – 90/90 hip rotations World’s greatest stretch Couch stretch Pigeon pose Cossack squats

Calorie deficit that’s the whole point if fat loss is the goal.

I kept protein around 1g per lb and only ran a small deficit. Felt way easier to recover from training that way.

High protein isn’t a diet, bro. You can eat high protein and still be in a calorie deficit.

Why not both

Tried getting aggressive with calories and my workouts tanked after about two weeks. Smaller deficit worked much better for me

Anybody notice appetite changes on 5A1MQ

My coach always starts with calories first then adjusts macros. Protein never drops below what’s needed to preserve muscle.

I wouldn’t slash calories unless your recovery is already dialed in.

I figured if I was spending money on training and supplements I’d protect muscle with plenty of protein instead of trying to starve weight off

Does anyone shoot for 200g+ protein regardless of bodyweight

Calories drive fat loss.
Protein helps keep muscle.
You need both.

I kept it simple with TRT and a calorie deficit leaned out way faster than cut cycles ever did

Protein first for me

I ran it while cleaning up my diet and finally getting 8 hours of sleep