Please critique my cutting program please

[evansss]

I've taken this workout step by step off of abcbodybuilding.com and would like some feedback of whether you guys think it is a good workout or not. I’ve seen some nice gains in muscle endurance and vascularity, and smaller gains in muscle hardness...However I don’t like the fact that there’s only 1 day a week for cardio n abs. Whether its good like it is , or changes to better the program, all suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance guys.

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/13weekfatburningworkout.php

 

[blackbeard]

ill be honest i didnt even click on the link

you cannot lift weights and become cut (unless you are genetically gifted)

cutting is purely based on diet/cardio and that is it!!!!!!!!!!!!
you should still try to lift heavy or the same way that putmuscle on ur frame in the first place

 

[evansss]

well then for argument's sake forget that i said cutting. is it a good program in general?

 

[Suareezay]

i was leary of clicking a URL with "ABCbodybuilding" in it.

Just as I suspected. Its got an entire DAY dedicated to arms.

NEXT.

browse the training forum, especially the stickies, there are plenty of great routines. There really is no need for a difference between "bulking" and "cutting" routines. The only thing that will change is the when youre cutting, you wont progress in weights (or at least not as much as you would while bulking, although you can still make great strength gains while losing bodyfat, it gets harder the lower in BF you get. And theres no need to be attempting any PRs, youre not going to be building any muscle, dont risk an injury).

 

[evansss]

I just got tired of my 6 day split of 1 body part per day so i wanted to switch it up. Initially like you i wasnt a fan of training my entire arm on 1 day either. I've read the 5x5 article n think im going to try that. the only thing now is im looking for how to split up my muscles to make it work the best. if you guys have any suggestions on that it would be apreciated.

Also you mentioned "And theres no need to be attempting any PRs, youre not going to be building any muscle, dont risk an injury" what is a PR?

 

[adidamps2]

PR's=personal record or PB=personal best same thing

 

[adidamps2]

also for the 5x5 just set it up around the bech/dead/squat and you should be good...

ie:
da1
back/bi's/core work

day2
off

day3
chest/tri's

day 4
rest

day 5
legs/calves/core work

day6-7
off

through some lighter shoulder work in were needed...but they should be getting pretty worked form back and chest days...

 

[evansss]

also for the 5x5 just set it up around the bech/dead/squat and you should be good...

ie:
da1
back/bi's/core work

day2
off

day3
chest/tri's

day 4
rest

day 5
legs/calves/core work

day6-7
off

through some lighter shoulder work in were needed...but they should be getting pretty worked form back and chest days...

I like the idea of this routine, however i would like to lift 5-6 days a week...would that be overtraining? or would it be more benificial to throw cardio in on some those off days...

 

[adidamps2]

I like the idea of this routine, however i would like to lift 5-6 days a week...would that be overtraining? or would it be more benificial to throw cardio in on some those off days...

you can still lift 5x a week if you wish...IMO and most other's it is not necessary..if you are hitting the BIG 3 hard enough on the days you lift, you really shouldnt have much left in you to lift the extra 2 days...you may wanna try adding in sled pulling or sprints/cardio in on your "OFF" days. also with that routine i wouldn't do 5x5 with bi's/tri's or shoulders...i would do something like pick 2 exercises for your bi's/tri's and do a number of reps thats fit's your lifting desires..i stay in the 8-15 rep range for most arm work and i stay in the 3-5 set range total for bi/tri work. and most shoulder work should complement your back/chest work days..maybe a few sets 2-3, with reps in the 5-15 range..pick 1-2 exercises here two...that should be more than enough to work you over for the week..

 

[evansss]

you can still lift 5x a week if you wish...IMO and most other's it is not necessary..if you are hitting the BIG 3 hard enough on the days you lift, you really shouldnt have much left in you to lift the extra 2 days...you may wanna try adding in sled pulling or sprints/cardio in on your "OFF" days. also with that routine i wouldn't do 5x5 with bi's/tri's or shoulders...i would do something like pick 2 exercises for your bi's/tri's and do a number of reps thats fit's your lifting desires..i stay in the 8-15 rep range for most arm work and i stay in the 3-5 set range total for bi/tri work. and most shoulder work should complement your back/chest work days..maybe a few sets 2-3, with reps in the 5-15 range..pick 1-2 exercises here two...that should be more than enough to work you over for the week..

bro check out the workout log i posted and see what you think. i just started it today, hit chest and hit it HARD.