Lifting while cutting

[UseoForce]

How should your strength training change when you start to cut?

[Sohan]

If you're leaning up (losing bodyfat), you are likely going to lose some contractile muscle proteins, which will result in a decrease in absolute strength. If you're reducing bodyweight for competition, you will lose some strength as well, but don't be too concerned because your opponent is likely doing the same thing. Not too many fighters train at their fighting weight.

Good news is that by leaning up you increase your strength to weight ratio. But be careful when training heavy and reducing weight because since you are in a mostly catabolic (breaking down cells) state, you are more prone to injury.

With respect,

Sohan

[UseoForce]

So should I do more reps, less reps, heavier weight, or what?

[DokterVet]

This routine is supposed to be very good for cutting.

http://ruggedmag.com/index.php?type=Article&i=3&a=8

[Sohan]

So should I do more reps, less reps, heavier weight, or what?

Likely best to up your reps to 8-10 per set to maintain muscle tissue. You will also need some sets with heavier weight to maintain strength, but you want to be careful to avoid injury. When you cut weight, you lose muscle proteins and connective tissue collagen, and your risk of a rupture is considerably higher. I unfortunately speak from experience.

With respect,

Sohan