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vti-13
05-26-2002, 09:57 PM
I'm dieting down, with low carbs, hight protein, the whole shebang..But, I haven't started my cutting cycle yet, and won't for a couple of weeks. I'm lifting the same weights (and in some cases more) but my reps have dropped significantly on some exercises. I think it's the low carbs (I've dropped @25 lbs allready, and looking for another 20 or so). Should I lower the amount of weight I lift to pull my reps up or should I just maintain what I'm doing now untill I juice again and get a little strength back? Here's a perfect example of what I'm talking about- when I started dieting I was benching 305 lbs (I know it's not much but I'm working on it) for 8-9 reps and looking to go to 315 lbs, but now I'm 4 weeks into my diet and am now benching that 305 for 4-5 reps. See what I mean? What do you guys do when dieting?
I'd hate to have to go lighter.
Peace,
vti-13

dedprez
05-27-2002, 12:52 AM
is it a mental thing?...meaning becuz u think that "u r dieting" that now all of a sudden something in the gym is different??

DecaDent*
05-27-2002, 09:00 AM
Drop the weights down a little for now,your muscles are glycogen depleted from the low carbs. Incorporate a cheat day or two into the diet and go a little heavier when you lift the day after your cheat day if you want. Form and contraction are more important IMO than total weight when your on a low carb diet.

NAPALM1
05-28-2002, 12:12 AM
Get some MCT oil. It makes a huge difference in your workouts, and strength when you aren't getting a lot of carbs. Later

BStrongBwell*
05-29-2002, 02:46 PM
That strength drop unfortunately will stick around as long as you are carb depleted. Go as heavy as you can without getting injured. You might need to drop back, that's ok though. As long as you train the muscles to near failure or failure, you're still triggering growth. Just watch your form. I've seen guys get sloppy when they're tired and end up tearing muscles like pecs and quads trying to stick with heavier weights. Oh, even on a diet, it's not going to wreck you to have a cheat meal once or twice a week. It'll jumpstart your metabolism and give you a great workout. ...not to mention the psychological impact! If you're training for a contest, and are inside 8 weeks, forget it though! :(