Reply With QuoteWhy don't you just frequently measure you weight and body fat so that you can actually determine whether or not you are losing muscle mass as opposed to guessing based on other indicators?
Also, yes, you should continue to lift pretty heavy. Generally, what builds muscles also helps maintain the mass that you do have. Pay attention to your rate of weight loss and try to make sure that your diet is in order to minimize losses.
What is my goal when lifting while cutting?
Results 1 to 3 of 3
-
03-04-2006, 04:09 PM #1Registered User
- Join Date
- Jan 2006
- Posts
- 74
- Rep Points
- 10
What is my goal when lifting while cutting?
Should I lift as heavy as possible as I lose weight so that I maintain my current muscle mass? Does it serve no other purpose? What if I cut/diet for 3-4 months? That is a long time to have unproductive lifting, no? I find that when I am dieting down. I actually lose a bit of strength. Is this a sign that I have lost muscle? Is not losing strength while cutting a sign that I have lost no muscle? I have never gone up in my lifts while cutting so I guess I can't build muscle while dieting, no? Maintaining my current mass and seeing all 6 cans is my goal for June. Thanks.
-
03-04-2006, 04:17 PM #2Fueled by Testosterone MODERATOR
- Join Date
- Jan 2004
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Posts
- 16,086
- Rep Points
- 6502699
The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing...
CowPimp Chews Cud - My Journal
1RM Videos
-
03-04-2006, 09:59 PM #3IM Ball Buster
- Join Date
- Jul 2005
- Location
- I win...
- Posts
- 1,367
- Rep Points
- 692544
how low are your calories when you're cutting? what makes you say your training is not productive? you should absolutely continue to lift heavy. you can still make strength gains/progress on submaintenance calories if your program is set up correctly.
Some people get lost in thought because it's such unfamiliar territory. -G. Behn
Similar Threads
-
cutting and lifting weights
By GoLdeN M 07 in forum Diet & NutritionReplies: 38Last Post: 10-25-2008, 05:09 PM -
Lifting while cutting is hard.
By Mike Tuvre, USA in forum TrainingReplies: 13Last Post: 04-11-2006, 08:18 PM -
Lifting while cutting help needed.
By seabee in forum TrainingReplies: 5Last Post: 03-19-2005, 01:52 PM -
How should you be lifting when your cutting ?
By Mike N in forum TrainingReplies: 8Last Post: 11-27-2004, 02:48 PM
Posting Permissions
DISCLAIMER:
All health, fitness, diet, nutrition & supplement information presented on IronMagazineForums.com's pages is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. We do not condone the use of anabolic steroids (AAS), all information about AAS is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any of the exercises, or following any diet, nutrition or supplement advice described on this website. As well as any exercise technique or regimen, diet, supplement, etc., particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly or have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes you pain or severe discomfort and consult a medical expert. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (U.S.). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at IronMagazineForums.com. Neither the author of the information, nor the producer, nor distributors of such information make any warranty of any kind in regard to the content of the information presented on this website. Except as specifically stated on this site, neither IronMagazineForums.com, nor any of its authors or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of, or in connection with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. Sponsors pay for advertising space, we have no affiliation with the companies that have banners displayed on our websites. Please be advised it is your responsibility to check the laws that govern your country, state, or province in regards to items offered by some companies you may read about on this site.