Hey Guys, My current lifts are: S: 264x5 B: 200x5 D: 308x5 I’m going a good cut till about 8% bf, what would be a good routine to follow during that cut? Would want to keep as much muscle as possible. I was thinking of Madcow but it does seem too hard for a cut. 5/3/1 sounds better but I don’t…

[quote]EyeDentist wrote: Want to echo the good info you’ve received from usmc above. If you’re going to do a cut involving a deep caloric deficit, your ability to recover will be significantly affected. So whatever training protocol you use, keep the volume low, and concentrate on keeping your stre…

Like everyone has said, you can do what you want with your body but I just thought you might appreciate some feedback from someone that was in your boat for a long time. My first year of college I got to a 180-185 lb body with 10-12% bf. I thought I could cut down for spring break and dropped int…

[quote]bpick86 wrote: Like everyone has said, you can do what you want with your body but I just thought you might appreciate some feedback from someone that was in your boat for a long time. My first year of college I got to a 180-185 lb body with 10-12% bf. I thought I could cut down for sprin…

Any strength based program was really difficult for me to maintain in calorie deficit. But that’s me. I never spent any time in deficit after that first run at it and spent all my time with adjusting so that I could keep up just enough excess to add a pound or two a month. Stayed ripped by non t…

Want a good routine to use for a “cut”? The same routine that made you gain the most muscle :slight_smile:

[image] The Layer System For Fat Loss CT: I know you mentioned the The Layer System is for maximum strength gains and should be used only for that purpose with full peri nutrition. However after one has completed the full program to be released, and has a bit of fat to lose would you... …

Nice back development. How long you been at this?

[quote]zraw wrote: Want a good routine to use for a “cut”? The same routine that made you gain the most muscle :)[/quote] Lol true, would be nice but I don’t have time to do PHAT anymore :stuck_out_tongue:

[quote]bpick86 wrote: Nice back development. How long you been at this?[/quote] Hard to say, maybe 2 years? Dunno really

[quote]usmccds423 wrote: [image] The Layer System For Fat Loss CT: I know you mentioned the The Layer System is for maximum strength gains and should be used only for that purpose with full peri nutrition. However after one has completed the full program to be released, and has a bit of…

Routine to Cut On: Madcow or 5/3/1?

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anon50325502 April 18, 2013, 8:12pm 20

You might want to consider ramping during fat loss. Check CTs thread out about it. It’s simple, but let me tell ya it can be as brutal.

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