Overtraining = Ripped?

[koops2121]

I admit, when it's come to training I'm an idiot.
I'm one of those guys who's been pushing the same weight for the last couple years and just assumed it's my genetic max. (I'm 5'10", 171 lbs). Thanks for enlightening me!
I'm planning on changing my training to either a) 5x5 b) Doggcrap or c) HST.
My issue is: I'm 171 lbs. however when guys see me in the change room with my shirt off, they usually guess I'm around 190 because I'm pretty lean, with an 6 pack.
The thing I'm worried about is if I change my training to a lower volume scheme will I get a higher body fat? I'm pretty sure my muscles will get bigger but will my midsection get flabby as well?
Is my overtraining the thing that's been keeping me so lean?
My diet is awesome and I do cardio maybe 3-4 times a week ranging from 15-30 minutes.
(I'm not on any gear either).
Thanks!

 

[DADAWG]

I admit, when it's come to training I'm an idiot.
I'm one of those guys who's been pushing the same weight for the last couple years and just assumed it's my genetic max. (I'm 5'10", 171 lbs). Thanks for enlightening me!
I'm planning on changing my training to either a) 5x5 b) Doggcrap or c) HST.
My issue is: I'm 171 lbs. however when guys see me in the change room with my shirt off, they usually guess I'm around 190 because I'm pretty lean, with an 6 pack.
The thing I'm worried about is if I change my training to a lower volume scheme will I get a higher body fat? I'm pretty sure my muscles will get bigger but will my midsection get flabby as well?
Is my overtraining the thing that's been keeping me so lean?
My diet is awesome and I do cardio maybe 3-4 times a week ranging from 15-30 minutes.
(I'm not on any gear either).
Thanks!

diet and cardio keep you ripped not overtraining lol, if anything adding muscle will allow you to stay leaner because lean mass increases your maintainance calorie requirements

 

[pumpchaser]

Ya man, if you're in good shape changing the reps won't hurt you at all if the diet and cardio's there. Try low reps as you've mentioned-sets of 5's for a couple of months, then try 10-12 reps/set for a couple of months, see which works for you-5s are too low for me but it might work for you. Also, try hitting each muscle twice a week for a few months, then try 3 times a week, see which works. 7-9 sets max. per muscle-if you're going to failure some of the time you won't need more than that to grow..i'd add protein supplements between meals as well, to add muscle bodyweight.

 

[koops2121]

I think I'll start DoggCrap's routine, just because it's the most different from what I'm doing
Thanks guys.