Muscle Maintenance Insights

Strength training frequency plays a crucial role in muscle maintenance, especially for those with more extreme physiques. While the average person can reduce their training to once a week without losing muscle, those who have built significant muscle mass may experience faster declines in strength with decreased volume. The real work happens during the off-season, where building muscle in a calorie surplus sets the foundation for later cuts, rather than attempting to hit personal records in a calorie deficit.