I’m currently on my second cycle of the program, however, I am in a deficit. In the article written by tNation Jim clearly states you need/should be in a caloric surplus for this program. Despite of me being in a deficit ( eating about 2200 calories a day ), I’ve gained strength and manage to hit the desired reps for the 5/3/1 part, as well as the 10 reps.
I am enjoying the program and have never been on a program using percentages and what not, and I love it. Every time I go out of the gym I feel I’ve accomplished something.
Just wanted to hear what your opinion is on me being on the program while cutting.
Thanks for the reply. For now I’m good, and I don’t have more than 5 more weeks on my cut before I eventually reverse diet in may, and start bulking slowly in June.
I’ve had reasonable results over the last 3 months, although truth be told I’m far from advanced so that helps. I’m down to around 98kg from 103, and my lifts have gone up:
My arms and shoulders also look noticeably more muscular. I think the key is not using too much of a deficit and ensuring your nutrient needs are met. For what it’s worth I have struggled to even maintain strength in the past trying to lose 2lbs+ a week. When my lifts are still increasing it feels much less of a chore losing weight although I feel eventually I will have to focus on one thing at a time.
Been using the BBB variation with the alternate lift, and 6 weeks of 5x10, then 2 weeks 5x5, 5x3, 5x1. Just finished my third cycle.