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    What is a good routine for cutting weight

    I have heard keeping a lower rep range while cutting will help you maintain strength. Curious if there is any validity to this? If so would a 5x5 rep scheme be low rep enough or maybe a 3x3?

    Thoughts on a schedule like this?

    Mon
    Chest 5x5
    Triceps 4x8
    Abs

    Tues
    Cardio

    Wed
    Cardio

    Thurs
    Back 5x5
    Shoulders 5x5
    Biceps 4x8

    Fri
    Squats 5x5
    Calves 4x12

    Or should I just stick to a good old fashioned 5x5

    Mon
    Squats
    Chest
    Rows

    Tue
    Cardio

    Wed
    Deads
    Military Press
    Pullups

    Thur
    Cardio

    Fri
    Squats
    Bench
    Rows
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    I've been cutting with most exercises on 5x5 and have only went down a little on my bench and went up or stayed the same in all other exercises. I've been losing a pound/week. Here's what my routine looks like.

    Mon
    Deadlift 5x5
    Overhead Press 5x5
    Bent over row 5x5
    Weighted Chins 3x7

    Tues
    Cardio 1hr

    Wed
    Bench Press 5x5
    Weighted Dips 5x5
    Incline Press 5x5
    Skull Crushers 3x7

    Thurs
    Cardio 1hr

    Fri
    Squat 5x5
    Calf Raises 3x20
    Preacher Curl 3x7
    Abs

    Sat
    Rest

    Sunday
    Cardio 1 hr
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    I'd add more volume and lifts if you're cutting.
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