Cutting and Bulking
Cutting calories can lead to resistance when body fat drops below a certain percentage, often around 9-10% for men. A strategic approach involves alternating between cutting and bulking to maintain strength and prevent muscle loss. Emphasizing low reps with heavy weights can enhance functional strength, particularly beneficial for those in physically demanding jobs.In this clip
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Should I start a cut since it seems like my body has adapted to the 3000 calories after completing a bulk at 3000 calories for nine weeks, where I started at 232lbs, went to 238lbs in 5 weeks, and have stayed at 238lbs for the last 4 weeks? I was planning to cut to 2500 calories for 6 weeks, then have a week of maintenance, and then another 6-week cut. Is this a good approach?
I have a question about the episode 1694: Avoiding Weight Gain When Reducing Activity, Deficit Deadlifts, & More (Live Coaching) and the clip Testosterone and Lifestyle. I'm 5'10", 36 years old, 234 lb with 30% body fat. For my job, I mostly stand at a machine throughout the day, and I usually only get about 4,000 to 6,000 steps. I do MAPS Anabolic 3 days a week. After reversing up to 3,000 calories for 12 weeks about a month ago, I cut my calories to 2,450. Since then, I've only dropped 3 lb. Should I cut my calories to 2,200 or should I just stay the course? My macros are 234 g protein, 198 g carbs, and 75 g fat.
Should I bump my calories higher or maintain them at around 2500-2700? I was at 2700 but realistically between 2700-3200. Clothing was getting tighter in the midsection, so I’m back down to around 2500. I’m 5’9”, 210ish pounds, with a body fat percentage of 20-22. I'm doing the Anabolic program and loving it. Last week of phase two starts today, and I’m getting very strong, now hitting 225 on squats for 8-10 reps for sets.