I am on my cutting phase now.
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11-08-2001, 09:55 AM #1
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11-20-2001, 02:41 PM #9
I agree with Peterb, changing to lower weight and high reps will not help cut up, actually it will accomplish the opposite. The more muscle you add on to your body, the more efficient your body is at burning fat while resting. Lifting to put on muscle is just as important as cardio for cutting up. So, the best thing while cutting I think is to keep your weight training the same as while bulking, but add cardio and gradually decrease calories, simple carbs, and get enough protein.
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11-20-2001, 06:00 PM #10
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11-20-2001, 06:31 PM #12Originally posted by Andrew81
Actually I'll agree w/ Dorian and I too follow Poliquin's GBC program, which calls for high reps w/ little rest in between and alternating body parts.*spot for sale- low monthly rates*
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11-20-2001, 06:46 PM #13
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11-20-2001, 06:52 PM #14Originally posted by blind527
how do you know when to cut, I have been only bb for 2 months now and I think I know cutting is cardio and diet, when do you know when to, and how do you (stupid question)*spot for sale- low monthly rates*
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11-20-2001, 07:08 PM #15
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04-20-2010, 12:05 PM #16
I definately agree with Mr. Lean, especially since I am female, and continuing to lift heavy is just the way to go IMO, but I have a few questions.....
While doing this during your cutting phase, is it possible to continue to put on some muscle??
My bulking phase unfortunately went mostly to my lower half (expected!) and now that I'm cutting I'm worried that my upper half will lose muscle.
I've only been doing 20minutes of cardio 4x/week because I'm scared of losing the upper body muscle, but at the same time, I want to lose my fat on the lower half....what do I do??
Would adding a bit of cardio during the evening help or make my loss to fast??
Please and thank-youuuuu
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04-20-2010, 02:24 PM #17
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04-20-2010, 05:24 PM #19
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Just remember losing weight is about calories in vs calories out.
If you eat more calories than you burn you will gain weight...burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight.
Remain lifting heavy to maintain as much muscle as possible while losing weight.
An easy strategy to burn more calories and not add any extra days during your routine is to include some form of cardio in between most of your normal working sets.
You will get so much more done in less time. Perform a plank for 30-120 seconds or longer while resting to perform another set. Do jumping jacks, sit ups, squat thrusts, burpees, jump rope, sit ups, etc. in between sets and you will DEF get that heart rate up, sweat a whole lot more, and burn more calories each session in s shorter amount of time!
Just don't do any exercises that will cause local muscular fatigue and hurt your performance for your next set. For example don't burn out on push ups then hit up the bench!"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha
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04-28-2010, 02:36 PM #20
I'm in a similar boat. Been bulking for four months, started at 168 and 14.5% body fat, now I'm 185-186, don't know percentage, and I've stopped fitting my clothes, so it's cut time.
I tried carb cycling but I'm just getting too much of a calorie deficit since I'm a vegetarian. So I'm switching to an all clean diet, lower carbs than normal, at least 185 grams protein every day, and continuing my starting strength routine. That's three sets of five reps on Squats, Bench, and Dead, then Squats, OHP, and Row on the second day.
I'm thinking of throwing in a day or two of swimming laps because I enjoy it.
Now here's the question: am I going to be able to retain a decent amount of muscle? Or am I going to lose everything I worked for?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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08-02-2010, 05:08 PM #21
My Cutting Workout
This is the workout that I am using to currently cut to get down to 175lbs. (started at 232)but now I am at 190 and for the last 15 lbs I am using this workout. Keep in mind that the number of reps will change if I feel like going extreme. I also eat 1500-1800calories a day or less.
Workout Schedule
Monday
Back and Biceps:
-Concentration Curls 2x12
-Standing Hammer Curls 2x12
-Pull-ups Until Fail
-Lat Pull downs 3x8
-Dips 2x12
<Cardio-Bicycle>
Tuesday
Chest and Triceps:
-Pushups Wide Grip 1x25
-Pushups Decline 1x25
-Pec Flies 4x8
-Bench Press 4x8
-Incline Bench Press 4x8
-Skull Crushers 3x12
<Cardio-Bicycle>
Wednesday
Legs:
-Weighted Lunges 4x8 each leg
-Back Squat 4x8
-Seated Calf Raises 4x8
<Cardio-None>
Thursday
Back and Biceps:
-Seated Bicep Curls 2x12
-Standing Barbell Bicep Curl 2x12
-Pull-ups Until Fail
-Lat Pull downs 3x8
-Dips 2x12
<Cardio-Bicycle>
Friday
Chest and Triceps:
-Pushups Wide Grip 1x25
-Pec Flies 4x8
-Bench Press 4x8
-Incline Bench Press 4x8
-Skull Crushers 3x12
<Cardio-Bicycle>
Saturday
Run 3 Miles
Sunday
OFF
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08-06-2010, 09:44 AM #22
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08-06-2010, 09:52 AM #24No brain, no gain.
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