Lift or cut?

quicklogaccount · 2016-09-07T22:31:31+00:00

If yo EVER plan to lift, do it asap. You can gain muscle while cutting, just eat properly. Naturally, a bulking oriented diet would yield better results, but since you've made cutting a priority, you should act accordingly.

If you have to chose between lifting and cardio, though, keep up the cardio unless you can get a professional to balance it properly and make it optimal for you.

MikeAlphaGolf · 2016-09-08T00:31:38+00:00

There's no reason you can't lift while you're eating at a deficit. If you are brand new do Starting Strength. You will stall quicker than if you were eating at a big surplus like is recommended but you'll be on the way.

If you are untrained you may not lose muscle mass if you are eating at a deficit for a long time, but lifting will preserve what you have. Some studies say you can make noob muscle gains while eating at a deficit. I don't think that's true but it will help you burn calories and get stronger. Three, one hour sessions a week in addition to your cardio. It's a win/win.

DeepRelay · 2016-09-08T02:30:20+00:00

Checkout Shortcut to Size on bodybuilding.com You will gain mass and lose fat if you do the full program, including HIT cardio at least twice a week and eat like a machine.

SexySmexxy · 2016-09-08T02:34:41+00:00

What do you mean lift or cut.

You don't cut without lifting lol.

And do you know why you still have the fat on you even though you run everyday?

Because you have no discipline and you eat like a pig.

Track your calories and lose weight.

brooklynisburnin · 2016-09-08T02:42:40+00:00

If you want to cut, then lift, two, three times a week, mid-high intensity, low volume, that will help preserve muscle mass.

If you overdo cardio while on a caloric deficit you can easily end up low BF% but DYEL mode.

Title	Lift or cut?
Author	hhex
Upvotes	1
Comments	9
Date	September 7, 2016 10:22 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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