I used to train DC style and loved it. Strength and muscle gains were awesome (I didn't use Dante's nutrition program - that is copious amounts of food - but I ate well). Now that I've been back in the gym for a while and my strength is coming back, I would like to get back to it. I'm wondering if DC might be okay on a cut. On the one hand, it's low volume. On the other, it's brutal as hell. Anybody ever do DC training on a cut? Thoughts?
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04-30-2010, 02:01 PM #1Registered User
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Anybody ever do DC training while on a cut?
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"The poison is in the dose." ~ Brad Pilon
"What matters is actually doing something. You usually won't find out if something is right for you ahead of time unless you just hunker down and try it. So stop worrying and start hunkering." ~ Lyle McDonald
" 'Why' is one of the most powerful words you can put in your vocabulary." ~ Alan Aragon
"I'm lucky because I can eat whatever I want and I just get really, really fat." ~ Louis C.K.
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04-30-2010, 02:19 PM #2USAPL Nut Hugger
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I did it once before and it worked great. IMO, it's best to switch to a low frequency, low volume, high intensity split like DC during a cut.
"Nutrition for powerlifting: If you are serious about it, you will eat f*cking everything and get strong as $hit." - HamburgerTrain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=163165741
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04-30-2010, 02:29 PM #3Registered User
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Thanks man. My friend got me into it years ago and my strength went through the roof (was squatting more than 2x my bw for 6 reps, then a 20 rep widowmaker (with light weight, obviously). Also made good gains in size. I'm on a serious calorie restriction, but I'm getting my protein, so I should be okay. Glad to hear this has worked for someone else.Originally Posted by ErickStevens
2/14: 218
7/7: 183
"The poison is in the dose." ~ Brad Pilon
"What matters is actually doing something. You usually won't find out if something is right for you ahead of time unless you just hunker down and try it. So stop worrying and start hunkering." ~ Lyle McDonald
" 'Why' is one of the most powerful words you can put in your vocabulary." ~ Alan Aragon
"I'm lucky because I can eat whatever I want and I just get really, really fat." ~ Louis C.K.
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04-30-2010, 02:44 PM #4USAPL Nut Hugger
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I still implement some elements of DC in my current training (Rest pause, the widow maker, stretches), I'm thinking about going back to it once my cut is over.Originally Posted by Revolutionize
"Nutrition for powerlifting: If you are serious about it, you will eat f*cking everything and get strong as $hit." - HamburgerTrain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=163165741
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04-30-2010, 02:50 PM #5Registered User
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I swear, those stretches hurt worse than the lifting!Originally Posted by ErickStevens
2/14: 218
7/7: 183
"The poison is in the dose." ~ Brad Pilon
"What matters is actually doing something. You usually won't find out if something is right for you ahead of time unless you just hunker down and try it. So stop worrying and start hunkering." ~ Lyle McDonald
" 'Why' is one of the most powerful words you can put in your vocabulary." ~ Alan Aragon
"I'm lucky because I can eat whatever I want and I just get really, really fat." ~ Louis C.K.
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11-25-2014, 11:30 AM #6Registered User
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Im bringing up this post for more feedback. Maybe only straight sets during cut?
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