Thread: Can u critique my Cutting plan???

Hey, im a 19 year old, im short, and weigh abouts 180. I want to drop about 20-25 pounds by the END of APRIL. I figure i just need to lose 1.5-2.0 pounds a week. My plan goes like so, 45-60 minute workouts:

Day 1: Chest/Triceps
Day 2: Shoulders/Legs
Day 3: Back/Biceps
Day 4: Off
Day 5: Chest/Triceps
Day 6: Shoulders/Legs
Day 7: Back/Biceps
Day 8: Off
Etc, etc...

My routines are 45-60 minute workouts, i do about 5-6 different exercises per muscle, 2-3 sets each one with 10-12 reps.

As far as cardio goes....i run 2 miles on the treadmill first thing in the morning, 3-4 days a week. I also may go walking around the city every once in awhile.

As far as diet goes...
Breakfast: Peanut butter on a bagel or bread, apple or banana, maybe eggs, or a fruit cup.
2-3 hours later: Oatmeal with water
Lunch: Campbells Chunky Soup (turkey, chicken)
2-3 hours later: Protein shake (ISO XP)...mixed with frozen fruit or a banana.
Dinner: Whatever they serve in the cafeteria...i try to get my mix of veggies, lean meat, salad.

Also, all i drink is water and in the morning i may drink a coffee for caffeine for fat burning.

Once a week, i eat a cheat meal.

Originally Posted by SNDCanada

Hey, im a 19 year old, im short, and weigh abouts 180. I want to drop about 20-25 pounds by the END of APRIL. I figure i just need to lose 1.5-2.0 pounds a week. My plan goes like so, 45-60 minute workouts:

Day 1: Chest/Triceps
Day 2: Shoulders/Legs
Day 3: Back/Biceps
Day 4: Off
Day 5: Chest/Triceps
Day 6: Shoulders/Legs
Day 7: Back/Biceps
Day 8: Off
Etc, etc...

I would say most likely you should be implementing more rest for optimal results. This is especially true while cutting because your ability to recover is decreased. There's nothing horribly wrong with that split, although I much prefer straight push-pull-legs. Nonetheless, I think a 1 day on followed by 1 day off scheme would make more sense. You especially need to give your shoulders a break. Your shoulders are hit 3/4 days

My routines are 45-60 minute workouts, i do about 5-6 different exercises per muscle, 2-3 sets each one with 10-12 reps.

So you do 12-18 sets of isolation work for your biceps and triceps, or what? Lay out the routine in more detail.

Designing a Split Routine

As far as cardio goes....i run 2 miles on the treadmill first thing in the morning, 3-4 days a week. I also may go walking around the city every once in awhile.

Are you talking fasted cardio? If so, I disagree with it being necessary, but just make sure you are being smart about it. Do low intensity cardio only, and at least take in some BCAAs and/or whey before you do it.

As far as diet goes...
Breakfast: Peanut butter on a bagel or bread, apple or banana, maybe eggs, or a fruit cup.
2-3 hours later: Oatmeal with water
Lunch: Campbells Chunky Soup (turkey, chicken)
2-3 hours later: Protein shake (ISO XP)...mixed with frozen fruit or a banana.
Dinner: Whatever they serve in the cafeteria...i try to get my mix of veggies, lean meat, salad.

Also, all i drink is water and in the morning i may drink a coffee for caffeine for fat burning.

Once a week, i eat a cheat meal.

Your diet definitely has room for improvement. Check out the diet section and post your diet there.