Amidst preparing for his comeback, bodybuilding sensation, Marc Lobliner, guides aspiring bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts through his expertise. Recently, he unveiled key points on “how to prevent muscle loss during a cutting phase.”

In a YouTube video on his channel, he emphasized that losing fat without sacrificing muscle is one of bodybuilding’s greatest challenges. Lobliner shared proven strategies for maintaining muscle mass during a cutting phase. Whether preparing for a competition or aiming to lean down, these tips ensure effective fat loss while preserving muscle.

In the video, he emphasized a strategic approach to weight loss that prioritizes maintaining muscle mass and health. To effectively maintain muscle mass during a cutting phase aimed at rapid fat loss, strategic approaches are crucial. He urged his listeners to consider using a Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) strategically. “There’s something called a protein sparing modified fast a PSMF…it gives you enough protein and with resistance training you’ll maintain a lot of the muscle during that fat loss period,” stated Lobliner.

This diet focuses on high protein and low calories to help you lose fat while keeping your muscles. It’s great before events or competitions. Avoid crash diets and go for a slow approach to losing fat, aiming for 1-2 pounds per week. He urges you to ensure you eat enough protein, about 1 gram per pound of your body weight every day. This helps prevent muscle loss and makes it easier to keep the weight off long-term.

This supports muscle repair and keeps your muscles strong. Keep your fat intake moderate, aiming for 0.3-0.5 grams per pound of your body weight daily. This helps keep your hormones balanced and maintains your overall health. In addition to focusing on protein intake, the 43-year-old highlighted other aspects that can help you maintain muscle mass during fat loss.

Marc Lobliner stresses sleep, hydration, and cardio as being crucial

In addition, adjust calorie intake gradually as you progress, starting with higher levels and reducing them as weight loss plateaus. Prioritize resistance training to signal muscle preservation, ensuring intensity despite the caloric deficit. Lobliner added another crucial point: “Another thing is hydrate when controlling your appetite. You want to make sure that you have um adequate hydration. It helps control your appetite. Also if you don’t drink enough water, your performance falters,” Lobliner advised.

Subsequently, aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night. The IFBB Pro emphasized, “Get enough sleep now it has been shown recent data.” The data showed that people who sleep less than seven hours are most “likely to gain fat and less likely to gain muscle, making it harder to lose fat. So you need sleep.”

Lobliner highlighted monitoring cardio sessions to prevent excessive muscle loss. Consider supplements like creatine to aid muscle retention and energy production during the cutting phase. These strategies collectively optimize fat loss while safeguarding muscle mass, enabling you to achieve a lean physique effectively and sustainably.

The 43-year-old bodybuilder who transitioned from the 212 division to Classic Physique highlighted essential points for maintaining a perfect body shape, especially when preparing for competition. Let us know if you find his insights helpful.