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General Slang
trimming down
TRIM-ing DOWN · verb · informal
Losing body fat to reveal hard muscle.
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Reducing body fat to bring out a harder, more defined muscular appearance; a softer synonym for cutting.
“He's trimming down before the holidays to see his abs.”
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trimming down In A Sentence
He's trimming down before the holidays to see his abs.
Origin & Usage
Bodybuilding slang for fat-loss dieting.
People Also Ask
What does trimming down mean?
Trimming down means losing body fat to bring out a harder, more defined muscular look; it's a softer, everyday synonym for cutting.
Is trimming down the same as cutting?
Essentially yes; both describe dieting to reduce body fat and reveal muscle, though 'trimming down' sounds more casual and less hardcore than 'cutting'.
How do you trim down without losing muscle?
Keep protein high, train with weights and diet in a moderate calorie deficit so you lose fat while holding onto lean muscle.
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