Strength Gain Limits
Danny explains the impact of calorie deficits on strength gains, emphasizing the importance of food availability and recovery. He highlights the difference in progress between those in a deficit, at maintenance, and in a surplus, shedding light on the necessity of proper nutrition for optimal performance.In this clip
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How long should I cut while following a caloric deficit and strength training?
How long should I be in a calorie deficit while strength training?
I suspect that I'm overtrained. I've been doing heavy weights at low reps with long rest times for pretty much the whole year. I've taken a few different weeks off here and there, but I kind of feel tired all the time and have a low libido. I was thinking about taking a four-week break away from weightlifting. For Weeks 1 and 2, I thought about doing a 30-minute walk on the treadmill and a 10-minute stretch or foam roll. Then, in Weeks 3 and 4, I would continue with the walks but start a 3-day band routine. After Week 4, I would slowly go back into my weightlifting routine. Is this a solid plan? I'm also eating in a deficit but keeping my protein around 180 to 200 grams. I weigh 230 pounds, and my target weight is 180 pounds.