Going from 17% body fat down to 12% body fat or lower is certainly a very common goal from my experience as both a competitor and a coach. The body sees some amazing changes once we get close to the 10% body fat range where we can see less love handles, lower abs come in and the shape and detail of most major muscle groups come in. How do you know if you should focus on losing stubborn body fat or adding lean body mass or muscle?

The answer lies in the way you lose body fat. You can lose body fat and build muscle at the same time. Building muscle is a slow process which can take years but fat loss can happen quicker. If you take your time losing fat slower the muscle will continue to improve during that process.

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Should you be focused on fat loss or muscle building to reach your goal of 12% body fat or even lower at 10% body fat?