Should my strength be going up when cutting or am I a freak!

zx9rjas · 10-03-2005, 11:24 PM

As some of you have read I am cutting for a comp in june and am on a reduced carb/increased protein diet with morining cardio before breakfast.

Now I realise that my endurance will be affected due to lack of fuel/glycogen no matter what I take but I was expecting a drop in the weight I am using.

I have lost a stone so far in 20 days and am around 15 stone 2lbs.
My squat has increased by about 30-40lbs when completing 6 reps. I know this maybe due to bodyweight decreasing and therefore I can add this weight to the bar, but things like tricep pushdowns and decline bench have gone up by 5-10kg. I think the only exercise that has lost initial strength is dumbell shoulder presses.

Any ideas or am a I a freak?

J

Anonymous · 11-03-2005, 02:17 PM

How long you been dieting mate?

zx9rjas · 11-03-2005, 04:38 PM

3 weeks!?

J

vinger · 11-03-2005, 04:56 PM

id go with freak j

zx9rjas · 11-03-2005, 05:00 PM

You're not the first person to call me that and you wont be the last

Its just weird though isn't it.

J

Anonymous · 11-03-2005, 05:14 PM

It's just that i read somewhere that as you restrict your carb intake and you deplete it you start using fat for energy, and the fat is better than carbs (thats why you store it as fat) for physical activity. Hence you might get stronger.

vinger · 11-03-2005, 05:14 PM

tis a bit wierd. gud tho. I find wen i cut up n feel abit weaker the next thing to go is my confidence. Almost like u expect 2 feel weaker n wait 4 it. Your gettin stronger still whilst cuttin so your confidence is still nice n high. Confidence plays a big role 4 me dont kno bout u?

Anonymous · 11-03-2005, 05:21 PM

it does for me, i,m down to under 15 stone and feel shit

j you are a freak,

i,ve lost strength only about 10 kg on everything.

but your gaining. this is strange as they say anything over a stone lost and strength loss is inevitable.

it is good, because when you bulk next time you will be so strong,

zx9rjas · 11-03-2005, 05:37 PM

Dont get me wrong I'm glad my strength is still there, but my size has gone down due to no glycogen in the muscles. I want my 17.5-18 inch arms back :cry:

Maybe its still too early and it might catch up with me and weights will drop 30kg in a week or something.

I've gone up and down in weight so many times from 12 stone to 7.5 stone to 16.5 stone to 12.5 stone to 16.5 stone and now 15 stone., so my confidence doesn't really get affected that much as it always comes back quick

and anything above 7.5 stone is good.

I will keep everyone posted on the strength/muscle size loss/gain throughout my cutting phase.

J

Anonymous · 12-03-2005, 03:36 PM

i am going to have a carb up weekend, apparantly this helps to make the look fuller.

10-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	Should my strength be going up when cutting or am I a freak! As some of you have read I am cutting for a comp in june and am on a reduced carb/increased protein diet with morining cardio before breakfast. Now I realise that my endurance will be affected due to lack of fuel/glycogen no matter what I take but I was expecting a drop in the weight I am using. I have lost a stone so far in 20 days and am around 15 stone 2lbs. My squat has increased by about 30-40lbs when completing 6 reps. I know this maybe due to bodyweight decreasing and therefore I can add this weight to the bar, but things like tricep pushdowns and decline bench have gone up by 5-10kg. I think the only exercise that has lost initial strength is dumbell shoulder presses. Any ideas or am a I a freak? J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

11-03-2005, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	3 weeks!? J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

11-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	You're not the first person to call me that and you wont be the last Its just weird though isn't it. J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

11-03-2005, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	Dont get me wrong I'm glad my strength is still there, but my size has gone down due to no glycogen in the muscles. I want my 17.5-18 inch arms back :cry: Maybe its still too early and it might catch up with me and weights will drop 30kg in a week or something. I've gone up and down in weight so many times from 12 stone to 7.5 stone to 16.5 stone to 12.5 stone to 16.5 stone and now 15 stone., so my confidence doesn't really get affected that much as it always comes back quick and anything above 7.5 stone is good. I will keep everyone posted on the strength/muscle size loss/gain throughout my cutting phase. J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

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11-03-2005, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	How long you been dieting mate?

11-03-2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	id go with freak j

11-03-2005, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	It's just that i read somewhere that as you restrict your carb intake and you deplete it you start using fat for energy, and the fat is better than carbs (thats why you store it as fat) for physical activity. Hence you might get stronger.

11-03-2005, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	tis a bit wierd. gud tho. I find wen i cut up n feel abit weaker the next thing to go is my confidence. Almost like u expect 2 feel weaker n wait 4 it. Your gettin stronger still whilst cuttin so your confidence is still nice n high. Confidence plays a big role 4 me dont kno bout u?

11-03-2005, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	it does for me, i,m down to under 15 stone and feel shit j you are a freak, i,ve lost strength only about 10 kg on everything. but your gaining. this is strange as they say anything over a stone lost and strength loss is inevitable. it is good, because when you bulk next time you will be so strong,

12-03-2005, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	i am going to have a carb up weekend, apparantly this helps to make the look fuller.