Nutrition
Cutting Phase Protein Target
A cutting phase protein target keeps daily and per-meal protein high during fat loss so resistance training retains muscle while calories drop.
A cutting phase protein target is the elevated daily protein intake used during fat loss to preserve lean mass—often roughly 1. 8 to 2.
4 grams per kilogram of body weight for resistance-trained adults, with per-meal doses that clear the leucine threshold. Protein should stay high even when total calories fall; cutting carbs or fat first is common.
Spread feedings across four or more meals when possible.
Common questions
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Should protein increase when calories drop?
Yes—relative protein often rises during cuts because total energy falls while muscle retention demand stays high. Hitting the daily gram target matters more than timing magic.
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