Hey dark, mind if I ask you a question? See, I will be scheduling a cut probably by June. How do you maintain optimal strength during cutting phases because there have been talks either crazy or not saying that strength loss may occur. Any ways/tips to maintain equal or more strength during cutting phases?

Thanks for the tips dark, I did go on a cut the last time and I paid the price of cutting to early and eating only 1500 calories a day. I lost total strength, major muscle mass loss. I am working on gaining what went away the last time. See, I am a firm believer of practicing a diet which suits your lifestyle. Being said that, pre and post workout carbs sounds great.

I am not aiming to get extremely ripped, I dont fancy hard rock abs, but it would be a bonus though, I just love the size and I am seriously small right now. I hate cardio as much as you do, I do cardio 1-2 times tops a week just to run the heart a little bit. Anyway thanks for the heads up, appreciate that mate.




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What sort of intensity do you recommend during bulk and a cut? Do you actually stick to low reps during a bulk?

Thanks for replying dark,

For example if I am actually preparing for a push pull split routine, I should probably go on a 6 x 4 routine since I am still trying gain some decent muscles. For cutting, i go around 10-12 reps for 5-6 sets?

Yeah, I understand. There isnt a necessity in low reps for bulk and high reps for a cut. Sometimes a high rep scheme may even work for a bulk, as long as I see decent gains, its fine. Thanks for the tips dark.

If you are saying the narrow stance, something like this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpzU14f80B8

IMHO thats a lil harder to balance, even without ATG. But then again, will you actually under develop your quads when squatting ATG wide stance?

Will you be also utilizing your front feet rather that your heels to get up?

This post has been edited by shanecross: Apr 25 2008, 12:33 AM

Ah..am using steffi as well, hmmm...which is why I am actually going on a bb`ing routine next.

Dude, you could get it in Carrefour man.

Damn, 20 sets. Sick legs big guy.!

Do you let your body do the talking when it comes to deloading and stuff?

Chest and arms looking yolked bro !

I feel ya man. Its probably been 1 year ++ since Ive trained, but training with proper routine, its less than a year. Well, I`ll probably be as bold enough as you to post a visual in a couple of months time I hope. Anyway you looking sick man. Hats off to you.

This post has been edited by shanecross: May 1 2008, 03:25 PM

Hey dk, hows it going? I am just wondering during your off days, how is your diet like? The reason I am asking is since that you are cutting bf, you could probably give some pointers. Since there wouldnt be any carb meals, how do you manage?

Take complex carbs. Oats, wholemeal etc

This post has been edited by shanecross: May 23 2008, 11:59 PM

Dark, while doing dips, how would you target the tension? I notice that when i dip there is a very strong tension on the upper mid chest.

Cool, thanks for the tip.

How are ya dark?

See, I have this silly issue, My triceps tend to get messed up during my push routine so this basically affects my dips. I have to actually do my dips first and then go for the shoulder press and db chest press. I am wondering, how do you train to keep the triceps steady even after chest work. Oh yes another one is, my wrist tend to hurt when I curl, does it mean that my forearms are weak?

I paused and started thinking, its bloody true, I probably suffered some endurance drop. I am actually looking at the rotations. Thanks, been alot of help

I am currently looking into a 8 day rotation. ( credits to Hola Bola from bb.com )

Workouts will be modded to suit the gym

It has a much more friendly approach especially on hitting the body parts. Planning to start of on Monday. I am also having my interns but there is no reason no neglect working out.

Oh yes, when its incline db press, how many degrees do you go up? 45?



This post has been edited by shanecross: Jun 6 2008, 04:14 PM

Nice smith squats. Did you feel any tension on the lower back?

Oh yes by the way, how do you do a rear delt raise? I cant seem to find`em on the internet. HB has one video, I was wondering if you have any idea?

This post has been edited by shanecross: Jun 9 2008, 10:51 PM