Wanting to define, yet keep or gain strength/build?

[Brady.Burke]

I have a quick question; as you all will be able to tell I'm fairly new to the forum scene and too bodybuilding.com, but my question is "If I am wanting to continue getting bigger and stronger, but want to get cut, and or defined for the summer, what is the best workout routine and schedule? Since Feb I have been doing this type of routine and will continue till May where I am wanting to switch it up. I do anywhere between 5-8 exercises, 3 sets x 8, 6, 4reps(To muscle failure) per muscle group so that I hit all aspects of that muscle/body part.

Monday-Chest
Tuesday-Back
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Shoulders
Friday-Arms
Saturday-Legs
Sunday-Off

I will sacrifice changing everything as long as I can get the results that I am wanting so when I'm finished I want to be ready for upcoming shows/possibly entering my first competition! Thanks for any advice I get!

[jeremyleinen]

You're not going to be able to get bigger and cut at the same time. Just doesn't work that way. You can gain strength on a cut, though. Its difficult, but doable.

[Brady.Burke]

Yeah you are right, I was just wondering if there was a way to keep my strength now and still be able to cut down and define. I realize that the only reason to really cut down is if I'm preparing for a show or competition otherwize just continue to get stronger and bulk up. I am learning and will continue to learn, thanks tho!

[lee__d]

ur too damn lean to cut anymore!!!