IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen joins Scott McNally to break down exactly how to maintain muscle in a calorie deficit. We cover diet strategy, training adjustments, and enhanced bodybuilding considerations to help you get lean without losing size.

If you’re cutting and want to keep your hard-earned muscle, this is for you.

0:00 Exercise Selection When Dieting

1:00 Kuba’s Current Off-Season

1:30 Why He’s Not Running IGF Yet

8:00 Using SLU-PP-332

14:04 Dieting Without Losing Muscle

32:53 Training in a Deficit

44:13 PEDs for Muscle Retention

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