First Cut

goandykid · 03-23-2007, 04:39 AM

About to start my first cut, looking for advice on how to go about it.

I'm still not very thick from my bulk, maybe 10-12%bf but I need to start running and getting proficient in things like pull-ups and push-ups.

How do I go about all the bw exercises and cardio w/o losing much strength or lbm? Should I still weightlift? How do I change up my diet? I'm lost.

thanks

vortrit · 03-23-2007, 10:28 AM

Not trying to be rude but with 4,225 post you should know the answer to these things by now...

I think your answer is going to be mostly in your diet, of course.

goandykid · 03-23-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vortrit

Not trying to be rude but with 4,225 post you should know the answer to these things by now...

I think your answer is going to be mostly in your diet, of course.

Most of my posts come from sports or open chat. Besdies, why come up w/ a shitty diet/training plan when this place is filled with bbers and pt's...

bump.

vortrit · 03-23-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goandykid

Most of my posts come from sports or open chat. Besdies, why come up w/ a shitty diet/training plan when this place is filled with bbers and pt's...

bump.

Okay. But I would still lift weights. And maybe make a cutting diet and post it in the nutrition section.

Witchblade · 03-23-2007, 07:02 PM

Keep lifting weights.

Implement cardio.

Caloric deficit.

Keep protein high.

Double D · 03-23-2007, 08:19 PM

WB said it well. But let me elaborate on those points a bit.

If you dont maintain a proper weight lifting routine your body will indeed get weaker and lose lbm. Its just like if you were able to run a mile in 5 mins and you stopped for 3 months, you could no longer do it.

Cardio doesnt exactly have to be there to lose bf, however it makes it so much easier on you, plus it makes you healthier!

Caloric deficit of course is a must, if your body doesnt burn off more calories than you consume a day then you arent going to be burning any fat.

If you keep your protein high it normally means everything else falls in place. EFA's are very crucial during cuts (all the time, but especially then). Along with this I like to keep my carbs below my bodyweight.

Supplementation-Be sure to take a multi since you may not be getting all the vitamins you need during a cut. Also a creatine is always nice, it helps to spare some lbm.

I dont know what you know, but first off I would get some type of meal preperation setup and go from there. Find out what your maintenence level cals are and subtract 200 from that, Losing only 1-2lbs a week, this is the best way to keep that hard earned lbm.

KentDog · 03-23-2007, 09:15 PM

The last two posts sum it up well

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goandykid · 03-24-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Keep lifting weights.

Implement cardio.

Caloric deficit.

Keep protein high.

I don't think people are understanding my first post. I'm leaving for the USMC in September, and I need to start running and using a pushup/pullup, bw exercises kind of workout plan. Thus my earlier question, how do I implement all that into a training program, while still trying to lose/maintain a low bf while maintaining or even adding muscle.

Double D · 03-24-2007, 03:59 PM

To do pushups/pullups well you simply have to do pushups/pullups. If you know someone who has been in the military ask them what they had to do in basic and atleast do it as a minumum.

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03-23-2007, 08:19 PM	#6
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,443 Photos: 1	WB said it well. But let me elaborate on those points a bit. If you dont maintain a proper weight lifting routine your body will indeed get weaker and lose lbm. Its just like if you were able to run a mile in 5 mins and you stopped for 3 months, you could no longer do it. Cardio doesnt exactly have to be there to lose bf, however it makes it so much easier on you, plus it makes you healthier! Caloric deficit of course is a must, if your body doesnt burn off more calories than you consume a day then you arent going to be burning any fat. If you keep your protein high it normally means everything else falls in place. EFA's are very crucial during cuts (all the time, but especially then). Along with this I like to keep my carbs below my bodyweight. Supplementation-Be sure to take a multi since you may not be getting all the vitamins you need during a cut. Also a creatine is always nice, it helps to spare some lbm. I dont know what you know, but first off I would get some type of meal preperation setup and go from there. Find out what your maintenence level cals are and subtract 200 from that, Losing only 1-2lbs a week, this is the best way to keep that hard earned lbm.

03-23-2007, 09:15 PM	#7
KentDog Yuppie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,957 Photos: 3	The last two posts sum it up well .

03-24-2007, 03:59 PM	#9
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,443 Photos: 1	To do pushups/pullups well you simply have to do pushups/pullups. If you know someone who has been in the military ask them what they had to do in basic and atleast do it as a minumum.