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Originally Posted by Verb
I really didnt think the numbers were that important though in this type of training as long as I didn't just stand there and go through the motions. Since I really dont expect any real gains in anything as far as strength and mass.
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I admit I don't know shit about what it's like to be cutting. But I'd have to ask myself why the hell am I doing all this hard weight work with no expectations....hell, you could just do HIIT or join Jenny Craig. For that matter why work out so often if just to stay in one place. a simple full body even thrice a week would probably "maintain" what you have. Although I understaind that could be hard in terms of energy reserve.
Putting on mass is probably unrealistic, but adding some strength is not. If you recall, 0311 suggested that to you at the beginning of the journal. I understand what you are saying about perfecting squats and you may not be comfortable with adding weight to it but on other stuff and upward trend is always something to shoot for...maybe not every workout and maybe only a tiny bit of weight. A lost oppurtunity is never found again.
By the same token don't make a habit of the ultra high reps. You say you want to finish off the 5X5 but your going to end up starting over in terms of strength. Cutting is the perfect time for some LOW reps which can add some stength while still fulfilling your mass maintenance needs. Sorry to get on a soapbox, but when you said there was no real science I didn't realize that meant there was no real plan
