Thread: weight loss or strength loss?

You can make strength gains while cutting - I often do, myself.
I switch my training from higher to somewhat lower volume when I cut. Much of my work drops to the 5-rep range, with longer rest breaks.

Thanx Built for the quick response.I'm glad that i can still lose weight and still lift heavy w/o getting weaker.Would a 5x5 routine still be effective when I'm tryin to lose weight?

5x5 would be great. You might find you need to drop it to 4x5 and even 3x5 as your cut progresses. Do what you have to do to keep the iron on the bar.

How's your diet?

my diet is for a lack of better word..awful.. but thats were i've been improving lately so it might take time but i have been feeling a lot better since i cut out fast food.Thanx again

Getting the diet in order is key.

Understanding training is also key.

I have been increasing strength and improving my level of fitness over the past 10 weeks (12-week training cycle) while using intermittent fasting and dropping 8lbs and totally changing my body composition.

Strength all about neurological efficiency. Setting up a training program that reflects is important in helping you reach your goal. The fat loss comes from the diet, the strength comes from the training.

Patrick

Diet - Keep the meals smaller but more frequent. High protein/Low Carbs.

Training - Try to keep the reps between 8-12 (to failure) and cardio 4-6 times a week

Simple but effective.

Originally Posted by BLane

Diet - Keep the meals smaller but more frequent. High protein/Low Carbs.

Training - Try to keep the reps between 8-12 (to failure) and cardio 4-6 times a week

Simple but effective.

That would be a great way to lose strength.

Train the nervous system with lower reps to help develop strength capacity. > 6 reps is more for auxiliary movements.

patrick

So thats how you are looking great in that new video of yours....Keep It Up

Originally Posted by P-funk

Getting the diet in order is key.

Understanding training is also key.

I have been increasing strength and improving my level of fitness over the past 10 weeks (12-week training cycle) while using intermittent fasting and dropping 8lbs and totally changing my body composition.

Strength all about neurological efficiency. Setting up a training program that reflects is important in helping you reach your goal. The fat loss comes from the diet, the strength comes from the training.

Patrick

Originally Posted by BLane

Diet - Keep the meals smaller but more frequent. High protein/Low Carbs.

Training - Try to keep the reps between 8-12 (to failure) and cardio 4-6 times a week

Simple but effective.

Oh wow. No. Not at all effective for fat loss. AWESOME for muscle-loss though.

I'm with Patrick on this one:

Originally Posted by P-funk

That would be a great way to lose strength.

Train the nervous system with lower reps to help develop strength capacity. > 6 reps is more for auxiliary movements.

patrick

I'll add that you'll likely be a lot more comfortable on fewer, but larger meals while cutting. The high protein recommendation is a good one though.

Originally Posted by Built

Oh wow. No. Not at all effective for fat loss. AWESOME for muscle-loss though.

I'm with Patrick on this one:

I'll add that you'll likely be a lot more comfortable on fewer, but larger meals while cutting. The high protein recommendation is a good one though.

What do you recommend for meals? 3 larger ones?