Calorie deficit size

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hey Jordan

Over the last year I gained in total body mass about 2.5kg some muscle but id guess mostly body fat. Right now im in a development block and by the end of it i plan to go on a cut to get rid of the fat gained over the last year . My question is I want to get rid of it fast lets say in 4 weeks with about 20-25% deficit (700-800cals) will there be any downside/reduction regarding SBD performance/muscle mass vs doing it with a slower approach 10%(300-400cals) over 8 weeks?

Thanks in advance.

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I think you’re likely to lose more muscle mass with a larger deficit, but I think performance in RT is unlikely to be affected by a relatively modest deficit for a short period of time. I don’t think I would advise rapid weight loss in your particular case though, as I don’t see a really compelling need for it.