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5 Key Rules for Getting to 10% Body Fat Naturally

Reaching 10% body fat naturally is no easy feat, but with the right approach, it’s achievable. In this guide, we outline 5 key science-backed rules to help you reduce body fat, avoid common mistakes, and maintain muscle mass throughout your fat loss journey. 

Mark Robertson
5 Key Rules for Getting to 10% Body Fat Naturally
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Learn 5 essential rules to reach 10% body fat naturally. Follow these science-based tips for fat loss success, maintaining muscle, and avoiding common mistakes.

5 Key Rules for Getting to 10% Body Fat Naturally

If you're on a mission to achieve 10% body fat, you’re in for a challenge. The reality is that most guys trying to reach this level of leanness will fail. But, with the right mindset and strategy, you can flip the odds in your favor.

From personal experience, I can tell you that getting to 10% body fat can be one of the most rewarding accomplishments in your fitness journey. In this blog, I’ll share five essential rules that will guide you toward your goal while helping you avoid the common mistakes that derail most people.

Let’s dive right into it.

Rule 1: You’ll Look Worse Before You Look Better

First, you need to understand that you might look worse during the early stages of fat loss before you start seeing improvement. This can be demoralizing, especially if you’ve been lifting for a while and built some muscle.

When you first enter a calorie deficit, your body doesn’t just start shedding fat. It also depletes muscle glycogen and intramuscular fat. As a result, you may appear a little flatter, squishier, and even feel like you’re gaining fat instead of losing it.

This is perfectly normal. Your body needs time to tap into those deeper fat reserves. Stay patient, maintain your calorie deficit, and you’ll start to see real progress.

For compound lifts like squats or deadlifts during this phase, using the DMoose 5mm Weightlifting Belt can help provide stability and support your lower back needs, ensuring you maintain proper form as your body adjusts.

Rule 2: Your Biggest Enemy Is Yourself

The greatest obstacle on your way to 10% body fat is not your environment, diet, or workout plan. It’s yourself, especially after you’ve fallen off track. The delay between falling off and getting back on track is one of the biggest predictors of fat loss success.

Whether it’s a missed workout or a cheat meal, the faster you get back into your routine, the better your chances of success.

Small setbacks can happen, but tools like the DMoose Lifting Straps are great for helping you stay consistent, especially when grip fatigue threatens to derail your progress during heavy pull exercises like deadlifts or rows. By supporting your grip, they allow you to push through your workouts and prevent missed sessions due to grip failure.

Rule 3: When You Think You’re Almost Done, You’re Only 2/3 of the Way There

When it comes to getting lean, the process takes a lot longer than most people plan for. You may think you’re just a couple of weeks away from hitting your goal, but in reality, you might have several more weeks (or even months) to go.

This is often the point where people lose focus and start making small errors that slow their progress—like cheat meals or guessing their calorie intake.

At this stage, precision is key. Incorporating targeted exercises like bicep curls can help you maintain muscle definition as you continue losing fat.

The DMoose Arm Blaster is perfect for this, as it locks your elbows in place and isolates the biceps, allowing you to execute your curls with perfect form and maximize muscle engagement.

As you get leaner, small details like your grip strength can make a big difference. Use DMoose Lifting Hooks to ensure you’re maintaining form during heavy pulling exercises, which will help prevent you from slipping up and stalling your progress.

Rule 4: Learn from Your Mistakes

Lessons are repeated until they are learned. If you don’t take the time to figure out why you’re slipping up, you’ll continue to make the same mistakes. It’s easy to fall into the trap of repeating the same diet and workout patterns without realizing what’s going wrong. Instead of getting frustrated, use each mistake as a learning opportunity.

For example, during leg day, if you notice that your form is suffering during squats, it might be a good time to incorporate the DMoose Barbell Squat Pad. This pad adds comfort and protection for your shoulders during barbell squats, allowing you to focus more on your form and less on the discomfort caused by the bar.

Addressing these small issues will help you progress faster and avoid plateauing. It’s all about making small, incremental improvements that add up to big changes over time.

Rule 5: The Calorie Deficit is Temporary

One of the biggest fears people have when cutting fat is that they’ll have to maintain a low-calorie intake forever. But the truth is, the calorie deficit phase is just temporary. Once you hit your goal of 10% body fat, you’ll transition to a higher-calorie intake designed to maintain your new physique.

During this transition phase, it’s important to stay mindful of your food choices and not revert to old habits. Using tools like the DMoose Ab Roller can help maintain core strength and muscle tone as you gradually increase your calorie intake and move out of the deficit phase.

To maintain your muscle while avoiding fat regain, incorporating exercises like pull-ups and dips is key. The DMoose Dip Belt with Chain is perfect for adding resistance to bodyweight exercises, helping you continue building muscle while keeping fat gain at bay.

Conclusion

Achieving 10% body fat is no easy task, but with the right approach, you can get there. By following these five rules—understanding you’ll look worse before you look better, mastering self-discipline, realizing the journey is longer than expected, learning from your mistakes, and remembering the calorie deficit is only temporary—you’ll set yourself up for success.

Incorporating DMoose products like the Lifting Straps, Arm Blaster, 5mm Weightlifting Belt, and Ab Roller into your routine will not only enhance your workouts but also help prevent common setbacks that many people face on their journey to 10% body fat. Stay patient, stay focused, and soon you’ll be proud to show off your hard-earned physique!

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Mark Robertson

Hi, I'm Mark Robertson, a competent writer and speaker who specializes in helping families transition to plant-based lifestyles. I believe awareness, evidence-based information, and humor are three key ingredients for leading a healthy life.

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