i reallly need cutting advice

[davidjr74]

LBM = Lean Body Mass
I say higher rep range because generally speaking. Low reps equal high weight. High weight equals more repair needed. In a calorie deficiencie its possible you would not have the amount of specific nutrients to maintain this constant repair. So in "theory" It would not be a great idea to completely "break down" the muscle while in a calorie deficient state. Your goal isn't to build more muscle mass its to retain what you have. So sticking with the low reps high weight will only place stress on your muscles that you "may" not be able to repair correctly while in the negative in terms of calories. Understand what Im saying?

I actually disagree with that statement. If your using a higher rep range for hypertrophy your going to break down more muscle so it can repair better; thats why people who bulk up use this rep range. When you use a lower rep range with heavier weight your giving your body a reason to hold on to that muscle because of the heavy lifting so you will be able to at least maintain your strength while cutting.

 

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I actually disagree with that statement. If your using a higher rep range for hypertrophy your going to break down more muscle so it can repair better; thats why people who bulk up use this rep range. When you use a lower rep range with heavier weight your giving your body a reason to hold on to that muscle because of the heavy lifting so you will be able to at least maintain your strength while cutting.

i Agree, but as i said it was just a "theory". Sort of thinking out side the box if you will. Regardless of which rep range is scientifically proven to be the least "damaging". The point is not to break it down as if you are on a bulk. With the lack of proper nutrient's during a deficient could lease to an inability to repair correctly. Which could lead to greater net muscle loss.

Personally, I have read (from mostly scientific articles ) that each rep range is more "Destructive" then the other. I'm not quite sure who to believe or which side.
Though as i said, In a calorie deficient. The goal should be to hit them less intensively. Yet still enough to maintain whats there.

As i believe the average "Cutter" is still hitting them as hard as they would during a bulk. "hoping" to continue gaining more muscle. Which in this case, they could actually be doing more harm then good...