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Are you lifting weights?

My bad, I missed that bit.

https://www.strongerbyscience.com/non-responders/

Brad Schoenfeld posted this on his facebook page recently... Sounds interesting but I haven't read or heard any kind of follow up to the post.

The easy answer is to eat more junk food. I'm not saying everything you eat should be junk, just eat more of it.

@edickson76 Regarding Mike's not dropping volume in favour of intensity. I'm assuming it depends on how much volume you were doing prior to the cut. His MRV guidelines are higher than 20 sets per week in some cases, so yeah you'll have to drop some volume. But if you're just plodding along at MEV trying to get in shape for…

I haven't seen any research. It does make sense when you think about it. This is the first time I've came across it being proposed.

The video starts at the moment Mike and Eric discuss volume and intensity during a cut. It's only a couple of minutes, you don't have to watch the whole vid.

This has been the accepted advice for a long time now but the science backed community has started to change it's opinion. The recent studies on volume as the primary driver for hypertrophy means that keeping volume high during a cut is more important that the intensity. Mike talks about it here, with Eric backing up…

It's the end of week 2 on my 800 cal deficit (1500-1600) and I've lost 8lbs in these two weeks. Next week I'm adding back 300 cals of carbs to 1900 cals, before going to maintenance the following week.

I've lean bulking on 2600 cals, so I'm thinking my maintenance is around 2400. To get this cut started my calories are 1500-1600, which I think is a 800 calorie deficit. I'll do this for 2 week, assess my progress, then likely reverse diet out. With the ease and success of this mini cut, it's got me thinking to be a bit…

Acceptable progress for whom? I'm happy with 17lbs I've added during my bulk yes. After this mini cut I hope to bulk past my previous 143lb, up to 150lb before another mini cut.

I have it in the back of my mind to get to 140lb with a 30" waist. My very lean waist is 28.5", so I think a 30" waist would be pretty maintainable.

Week two of my cut and the daily in figures are: Monday - 137.6 Tues - 137 Wed - 136.6 Thurs - 136.2 That's 7.4lb loss in 11 days using a deficit of 800 calories per day. It's going so well, I will have to rethink my strategy of a very slow lean bulk. Instead I may do a quicker bulk followed by repeating this two week cut.

Are you guys even trying lol ;)

Last weeks 7 day daily weight in saw a nice initial drop (lb) 143.6 141.4 139.6 139.6 138.2 138.2 137.4 My thoughts are to get down to 130lb then lean bulk back up to 150lb. I can keep my cals at 1500-1600 for a second week, then I'll slowly reverse diet out.

The good thing about a very low deficit, is you can have a day where you cheat a little, and still end up in a deficit. It's a win win lol

Just cutting calories.

I don't have to cut so dramatically, but I'd like to. My goal is to cut as quick and fast as possible, to get back to gaining. Fortunately, I'm very good when it comes to calorie restriction, I only very rarely cheat on a diet, which lets me cut right down to 1500-1600 without any trouble. So with this in mind, a slow long…

I'll tell you after my cut, I've gained a little bit of lower ab fat and I can now pinch and inch on the back of my hips. I'm 45 now, 5'6.5" 2800 would have seen me gain at a faster rate, but give my age, I thought a longer slower gain would be more favourable.

I've decided to end my bulk and do what I hope will be a mini cut. Over the last 16 months I've gained 18lbs (from 124lb to 142lb) on a lean bulk. I've cut my calories drastically from 2600 to 1600, which will get my cut off to a flying start. After a couple of weeks, I will slowly reverse diet out. Slowly adding calories…

Well I've gained 18lbs (from 124lb to 142lb) on a 16 month bulk. I'm calling it a day so my bodyfat % doesn't go too high. My lean bulk calories are 2600, so I've started my cut with 1600. This might seem a drastic cut, but the theory is to get the fat off as quick as possible, then reverse diet out.

I'd hate to see someone trying to create a 2000 cal deficit. As for OP, drop another 200 cals from your daily calorie intake Or better still, take a diet break and eat at maintenance for a couple of weeks.

It didn't add anything to the topic and can easily be taken as disrespectful and insulting.

Here's a transcript from the video which relates to the question. There's research data that shows if you eat a high-protein, high-fiber diet at the same total calorie intake you actually lose more weight and lose more fat. It's not a huge amount more but it is significant. As for OPs original question: I’m trying to lose…

I'll choose to listen to Layne over anyone who's clicked the 'woo' button any day of the week. Woo all you like, it's science.

Yes, paying attention to your macros will help you lose more weight while in a calorie deficit. Higher protein foods will help with weight loss (as long as you are in a calorie deficit) because of the thermic effect of food. Basically the body has to work harder to digest protein and fiber, so you burn a higher amount of…

I've incorporated the 1 arm dumbbell OHP and I think it's a great movement. Great for going heavy with, because you can use two hands to get the dumbbell up. Haven't seen it promoted at all as a viable option.

Rather than push the weight up, think about bringing your elbows closer together and squeeze them together at the top with a static contraction. Do a set of flyes to failure, then immediately start your dumbbell bench.

Creatine has always messed with my digestion too. I use whey protein, but don't personally class it as a supplement.