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Originally Posted by Soldier
I can see that type of volume working well to burn cals and maintain size, but I'd be concerned with loss of strength with no sets under 10.
I'm interested in what you guys are saying. I'm currently planning my training for an upcoming cut where maintaining strength will be a major goal.
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From what I've read and tried (a little), you can drop volume and keep weights heavy to maintain strength.
Steve is going to have to find a good balance because you don't want to keep dialing back intensity as you lower food or your net calories might basically break even....
Hypothetical example:
3000 kcals ingested - 3200 kcals burned lifting heavy = 200 kcal deficit
2000 kcals ingested - 2200 kcals burned lifting light/moderate = 200 kcal deficit
You could sacrifice strength for an almost meaningless change in calorie exchange...