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How to Reduce Muscle Size (Lose Muscle You Don’t Want)

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

CHAPTER

How Long Does it Take to Lose Muscle?

This chapter explores the timeline of muscle loss after stopping training, emphasizing that muscle loss typically occurs after three weeks of not training. It also discusses how certain muscle groups may require months of specific training strategies to reach the desired size and offers recommendations for maintaining a calorie deficit while dieting. Additionally, it provides insights on reducing muscle size in specific areas of the body and addresses the concept of muscle memory in relation to shrinking unwanted muscle.

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