leonardopm
Member
Hi all,
I've been cutting for 3 months now and things are going well so far, but I'm starting to feel a little tired from training 3x a week with maximal effort.
My current routine is a 3x a week full body session as follows:
CORE LIFTS
Deadlifts (these only twice a week)
Overhead press
Chins
Leg press
Bench press
ACESSORY (2x a week)
Seated cable row
Standing calf raise
Ab work
Triceps push down
The sessions alternate 3x5 reps @ 85% and 2x10 reps @ 75% for the core lifts and accessory work is usually done for 10 reps at RPE 9.
First question: I was wondering if this volume is a bit too much for a cut?
Second question: should I introduce a power day on my scheme so I could have one lighter session every week? I don't see as a good idea to train only twice a week.
These days I read a good article from Greg Knuckols about using paused movements to help overcome sticking points, specially on the core lifts. I thought I could use these paused variations on a power day and work maybe with 3x3 reps @ 70-80 %.
Bullshit? Thoughts on this please.
Thanks,
Leonardo
I've been cutting for 3 months now and things are going well so far, but I'm starting to feel a little tired from training 3x a week with maximal effort.
My current routine is a 3x a week full body session as follows:
CORE LIFTS
Deadlifts (these only twice a week)
Overhead press
Chins
Leg press
Bench press
ACESSORY (2x a week)
Seated cable row
Standing calf raise
Ab work
Triceps push down
The sessions alternate 3x5 reps @ 85% and 2x10 reps @ 75% for the core lifts and accessory work is usually done for 10 reps at RPE 9.
First question: I was wondering if this volume is a bit too much for a cut?
Second question: should I introduce a power day on my scheme so I could have one lighter session every week? I don't see as a good idea to train only twice a week.
These days I read a good article from Greg Knuckols about using paused movements to help overcome sticking points, specially on the core lifts. I thought I could use these paused variations on a power day and work maybe with 3x3 reps @ 70-80 %.
Bullshit? Thoughts on this please.
Thanks,
Leonardo