How to still make dem strength gains when cutting?

[lnbc96]

Lowering from 3400 to 3000 calories today, dropping 400 calories this week and 300 calories next week, by then i think ill be at around a 200-300 deficit and ill see how much weight i lose on that amount of calories.

How can i still make strength gains when im cutting?

[Power2Pump4Life]

Lowering from 3400 to 3000 calories today, dropping 400 calories this week and 300 calories next week, by then i think ill be at around a 200-300 deficit and ill see how much weight i lose on that amount of calories.

How can i still make strength gains when im cutting?

You should be able to, especially in the first stages of the cut. Don't expect them to be as large as bulking gains though.

After a while, depending on how hard you cut, you'll likely be working to maintain strength, not gain it.

Short answer: Yes in the short term, which will help you lean out faster. No in the long run, if you are attempting to go sub 10% rapidly.

On the contrary: If you are attempting to find a new balance, you could gain lean mass slowly without adding fat, which will make you appear leaner and give you a lower BF %. Also known as lean bulking... (basically the best of both worlds since you never have to change cycles, and you always gain muscle more than fat. BF% perpetually drops (to a point))

[RollTideNation]

It is possible, but it can be difficult. Lower the lifting volume. Do only high intensity low volume cardio/conditioning. Add in some plyometrics 1x a week. Eat plenty of protein. Drink plenty of water. Read the stickies.

[SebastianMorar]

Because cutting when you're 15 is the smartest thing to do.

[lnbc96]

It is possible, but it can be difficult. Lower the lifting volume. Do only high intensity low volume cardio/conditioning. Add in some plyometrics 1x a week. Eat plenty of protein. Drink plenty of water. Read the stickies.

Is cardio necessary?
Does it have any benefits in terms of maintaining muscle/gaining strength while cutting?

[lnbc96]

You should be able to, especially in the first stages of the cut. Don't expect them to be as large as bulking gains though.

After a while, depending on how hard you cut, you'll likely be working to maintain strength, not gain it.

Short answer: Yes in the short term, which will help you lean out faster. No in the long run, if you are attempting to go sub 10% rapidly.

not looking to go below 10%, i wanna lean out to around 10-11%

[RollTideNation]

Is cardio necessary?
Does it have any benefits in terms of maintaining muscle/gaining strength while cutting?

It depends. As your bf% gets lower and lower, it gets harder to keep losing fat. It's no necessary but it will definitely help. I was saying that in case you are currently doing long, slow cardio like jogging. That can do a number on your ability to increase the weight on the bar.

As far as maintaining muscle, not that I know of. It can help boost the fat loss process, and if you do everything right, the muscle loss should stay under control. So kinda, but it's not really what does it.

Gaining strength, it depends on the type of cardio you're doing. Alactic and some lactic conditioning can help with gaining strength. You use an alactic energy system while lifting.

Read the stickies.

[lnbc96]

oh and how much protein should i be taking in at 156-158 2700 calories on a cut?

[RollTideNation]

oh and how much protein should i be taking in at 156-158 2700 calories on a cut?

No set amount, but you should try to eat as much as possible. I would go for around 175g.