how many reps per set while on cut?

richirich0417 · 06-08-2005, 03:35 PM

How many reps should i be doing while on a cut. Im just getting ready to start cutting. I want to maintain as much mass and strength while getting as lean as possible. How many reps, 10, 12-15? any help is appreciated. THanks

god hand · 06-08-2005, 03:41 PM

12-15

richirich0417 · 06-08-2005, 03:42 PM

thanks

PTYP · 06-08-2005, 03:45 PM

12-15 is the standard rep range for cuts. Id also recommend doing more isolation exercises but still keep the majors in to keep your strength.

A 3 excercise chest routine would consist of

-bench press in the 6-8 rep range to maintain strength
-db flyes in the 12-15 range
-cable crossovers in the 12-15 range

TJ Cline · 06-08-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richirich0417

How many reps should i be doing while on a cut. I'm just getting ready to start cutting. I want to maintain as much mass and strength while getting as lean as possible. How many reps, 10, 12-15? any help is appreciated. Thanks

It's all diet, reps have very very little or no effect on cuts. Just keep the diet tight and do what ever reps you want.

chunky34 · 06-08-2005, 04:05 PM

Dont change your training regimen. The same training that helps build mass will help to maintain the most muscle mass acquired or even add mass during a cut. Only diet and cardio change.

richirich0417 · 06-08-2005, 04:22 PM

right now my routine consists of 6-10 reps on most lifts. Also, i checked my bf using a scale that reads bf, i dont know how accurate it is, but it says that im anywhere from 13-15% bf. generally how long would it take to drop say 3-4%bf with a clean diet and plenty of cardio?

The Monkey Man · 06-08-2005, 04:27 PM

I would think you would maintain max intensity reps...

As long as the lack of BF doesn't cause you any joint pain, or muscle cramping, or anything

Are you planning to Shred for contest, or just reduce for summer!?!?

god hand · 06-08-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

It's all diet, reps have very very little or no effect on cuts. Just keep the diet tight and do what ever reps you want.

Extra reps burn extra calories.

Seanp156 · 06-08-2005, 05:29 PM

Personally, I don't think it should be any different than when bulking. Diet and cardio are the only things I would change.

LAM · 06-08-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

It's all diet, reps have very very little or no effect on cuts. Just keep the diet tight and do what ever reps you want.

richirich0417 · 06-08-2005, 09:27 PM

i jsut want to get lean for summer, then start bulking back up around the end of the summer

MyK · 06-08-2005, 10:29 PM

if ur trying to cut do 5 exercises per muscle 10 sets and like 100 reps, atleast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh yea, do all muscles every day too!!

whatever you do, DONT follow your regular weight program, DONT implement a well balanced diet, and most importatly DO NOT do cardio!!

MillerMan · 06-08-2005, 11:06 PM

you need to still lift to build muscle just cut some calories and up the cardio...The more muscle you build the more calories that are used (even when not lifting), while higher reps burns more calories during the workout, in the long run low reps+heavy weight is the way to go.

maxpro2 · 06-08-2005, 11:31 PM

Don't listen to the 12-15 rep nonsense...

FishOrCutBait · 06-08-2005, 11:49 PM

Yeah, stick to your training regimen, and just change up your diet and cardio.

06-08-2005, 03:35 PM	#1
richirich0417 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 54	how many reps per set while on cut? How many reps should i be doing while on a cut. Im just getting ready to start cutting. I want to maintain as much mass and strength while getting as lean as possible. How many reps, 10, 12-15? any help is appreciated. THanks

06-08-2005, 04:05 PM	#6
chunky34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 103	Dont change your training regimen. The same training that helps build mass will help to maintain the most muscle mass acquired or even add mass during a cut. Only diet and cardio change. God bless Use the discount code JFA999 for 5% discount on trueprotein.com orders.

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The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 14,393 Photos: 57	I would think you would maintain max intensity reps... As long as the lack of BF doesn't cause you any joint pain, or muscle cramping, or anything Are you planning to Shred for contest, or just reduce for summer!?!? Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

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Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,512 Photos: 3	Personally, I don't think it should be any different than when bulking. Diet and cardio are the only things I would change. My Journal

06-08-2005, 11:49 PM	#16
FishOrCutBait lifts weights Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapple Posts: 4,817 Photos: 2	Yeah, stick to your training regimen, and just change up your diet and cardio. This is my journal. Click it and such "tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut http://www.ronpaul.com/

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god hand 10.5 out of 10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,217 Photos: 4	12-15

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richirich0417 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 54	thanks

06-08-2005, 03:45 PM	#4
PTYP In the squat rack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 249 Photos: 6	12-15 is the standard rep range for cuts. Id also recommend doing more isolation exercises but still keep the majors in to keep your strength. A 3 excercise chest routine would consist of -bench press in the 6-8 rep range to maintain strength -db flyes in the 12-15 range -cable crossovers in the 12-15 range

06-08-2005, 04:22 PM	#7
richirich0417 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 54	right now my routine consists of 6-10 reps on most lifts. Also, i checked my bf using a scale that reads bf, i dont know how accurate it is, but it says that im anywhere from 13-15% bf. generally how long would it take to drop say 3-4%bf with a clean diet and plenty of cardio?

06-08-2005, 09:27 PM	#12
richirich0417 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 54	i jsut want to get lean for summer, then start bulking back up around the end of the summer

06-08-2005, 10:29 PM	#13
MyK Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: consumerville! Posts: 10,201 Photos: 1	if ur trying to cut do 5 exercises per muscle 10 sets and like 100 reps, atleast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yea, do all muscles every day too!! whatever you do, DONT follow your regular weight program, DONT implement a well balanced diet, and most importatly DO NOT do cardio!!

06-08-2005, 11:06 PM	#14
MillerMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 160	you need to still lift to build muscle just cut some calories and up the cardio...The more muscle you build the more calories that are used (even when not lifting), while higher reps burns more calories during the workout, in the long run low reps+heavy weight is the way to go.

06-08-2005, 11:31 PM	#15
maxpro2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,121	Don't listen to the 12-15 rep nonsense...

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