Cutting question..

graceylou222
graceylou222 Posts: 198 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Question.. I've been doing heavier weights, less reps (I always do 4 sets) for about 2 years now. I've only recently started my weight loss as I finally got it through my head that nutrition is equally as important as fitness. However I read the other day that for cutting I should do less weight, more reps, opposed to what I am doing now. Any advice? I'm on week 4 of meal prepping, lifting 5 days a week, and 4 days of cardio and have lost 7 lbs.. I have no doubt I'm on the right path, but I'm always open to learning more!

Thanks!

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  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Nothing to add as I'm seeking a similar answer.. in for the knowledge

    edit for grammar
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    that's total bs. keep the weight and reps the same. Use diet and cardio to lose the fat and keep the muscle on the same way you built it
  • rogerOb1
    rogerOb1 Posts: 318 Member
    Why would you increase your rep range?
    You can keep your current routine, or reduce your rep range and lift heavy to try to maintain strength (if you start to lose energy during workouts while on your cut).
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    that's total bs. keep the weight and reps the same

    this
    unless your weight training goals have changed- don't change -less reps is fine for strength building.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Agree with others - B.S.! I've been cutting since January and the only thing that's changed is my calorie intake. My lifting routine is the same as it's always been.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    that's total bs. keep the weight and reps the same. Use diet and cardio to lose the fat and keep the muscle on the same way you built it
    Agreed, although keep in mind your strength progress will suffer on a cut. Still try and lift as heavy as you can if you're focusing on strength gains.
  • graceylou222
    graceylou222 Posts: 198 Member
    thanks everyone! guess I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing then. :)
  • graceylou222
    graceylou222 Posts: 198 Member
    Why would you increase your rep range?
    You can keep your current routine, or reduce your rep range and lift heavy to try to maintain strength (if you start to lose energy during workouts while on your cut).

    Only would increase the rep range if I was lowering the weight. but im not going to do that. I was just curious if there was any truth to that. It said, less weight more reps for cutting, more weight less reps for bulking.. I'm not trying to bulk lol but I use heavy weights

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