Hello I have run the bodybuilding program a few times. Now my goal is to cut fat and reduce waist size. Is it ok to run bodybuilding routine while cutting otherwise which program do you recommend?
during the cut to maintain muscle do we have to eat 1.2g protein per pound of body weight, or is 1g/lb just as good? 0.8g/lb is too low?
AC,
Yep, the bodybuilding I template would be fine to run during a cut. We did just come out with a Bodybuilding II template that might be up you’re alley if you’re looking to take the next step 
For protein intake, we would recommend ~1.6 grams of protein per kilogram total body weight per day. If you’re hitting that, you’re good to go. An article on this topic:
-Jordan
Thank you for the message
after I finish this cut I do plan to get BB 2. I need to get my arms from 16.5 to 17 inches hopefully that will do the trick. I did get good results from running Bb1 twice, much more the first time and I ran it a second time and had a little more. Now my goal is to cut and run Bb1 to keep the muscle and lower waist size
so I only need 1.6g/kg (not pound) of daily protein when cutting? Not minimum 1g per pound? For 200 pounds the 1.6g/kg is only 145g protein daily.
and even if I eat in a modest surplus (plus 200 cal) when I run BB2 in few months I only need this much protein and not 1g/lb?
I did read the article and it says 1.6-3.1g/kg protein daily, so how do I know if I’m a cut I should eat the 1.6 or the 3.1? Or 1.6 is just as good as 3.1? I am vegetarian and not much a meat eater so I’d prefer to eat as little protein as possible and get the same results though have no problem eating more protein to get better results. The 1.6-3.1 is a big range so I always wonder which I should do
1.6 gram per kilogram is just as good in this context, particularly given your desire to eat less protein.
Sorry so want to confirm one last time
i read this article of yours and it said 1.2g/pound of body weight
if I run BB1, or even BB2 in a deficit with goal of maintaining or even gaining hypertrophy and losing belly fat/lowering waist size, I would not get any better results if I ate 1.6g/kg of daily protein vs 1.2g/pound? My weight is 200 lbs so this is about 50g less protein daily.
There are some studies saying hypertrophy increases with each increase of 0.1g/lb of protein?
just want to confirm. I don’t have any issue eating more protein if it leads to better results as I’m easily able to get the 240 grams per day however if there’s no additional benefit then I don’t see the need
Yea, 1.6 grams per kilogram BW is perfectly fine. No need to eat more.
I’m not aware of any study saying hypertrophy increases with 0.1g/lb increases over 1.6g/kg/day.
Who would you recommend 1.2g/lb for? For bodybuilders who are already lean and looking to get even leaner for a contest? I would say I am an advanced lifter training for over 10 years and probably near my genetic potential for size, but not trying to get under 8% body fat (trying to get from 15% to 8%), or get waist from 37 to 33.
Goal is to get from 15 to 8% BF lower waist size and hopefully gain some muscle esp arm size in the process (or at least minimize loss) with BB1 then BB2.
thanks for your help I think now I fully understand your article and the protein requirement .
Maybe towards the end of their prep or for people who just want to eat this much protein. You don’t need this much protein, but would be fine if you ate it.