What happens to muscle mass during a well-executed cut?
During a well-executed cut, the primary losses are not in muscle tissue but rather in glycogen and intracellular water. When you restrict calories, especially carbohydrates, muscle glycogen stores deplete, leading to a decrease in muscle fullness and strength due to limited energy substrates.
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