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    need some input for routine

    Well I have been doing the HIT routine and I really like it. I have put on some decent LBM but I have also began to lose my definition. I'm currently at about 240 with BF% in the high teens I guess (pics posted in members pic forum). I'm going to be cutting very slowly as well. I really like the HIT program but I'm thinking of going back to lifting each BP once a week. The reason for this is that I want to start doing more exercises for each muscle to bring back some of the shape.
    I guess I'm wanting opinions on wether to stick with HIT and just up my reps, or am I better off doing 3-4 exercises (depending on which muscle group). My feeling is that I like HIT for putting on LBM but I think a little bit more volume will really help bring out the muscle I have gained.

    Example routine-

    Day 1
    chest/tris
    -compound movement (flat or incline BB/DB)
    1 set 15 (warm up)
    1 set 10 (warm up)
    1 set 8-10
    1 set 12-15
    1 set 12-15

    -Flyes or cross-overs
    1 set 15 (warm up)
    3 sets 12-15

    -Dips (weighted)
    3 sets of 10-12

    -Overhead DB press or skulls
    1 set 20 (warm up)
    1 set 12-15
    1 set 8-10
    1 set 5-8

    -Extensions (rope, v-bar, straight bar, reverse)- change every workout
    3 sets 12-15

    Day 2
    Legs- need help on routine here!!!

    -Squats
    1 set 15 (warm up)
    1 set 10 (warm up)
    1 set 15-20
    1 set 8-10
    1 set 12-15

    -SLDL
    1 set 12 (warm up)
    3 sets 10-12

    Day 3 rest

    Day 4
    Shoulders, Traps, Calves

    -Military Press (BB or DB)
    1 set 12-15 (warm up)
    1 set 10-12 (warm up)
    3 sets 10-12

    -Lateral raises
    3 sets 12-15

    -Upright Rows
    3 sets 10-12

    -Shrugs (BB or DB)
    3 sets 15 (front)
    2 sets 12 (back)

    -Calf raises

    Day 5
    Back, Biceps

    -Wide Grip Chins or other type lat pulldown
    3 sets 12-15

    -Seated Rows
    1 set 12-15 (warm up)
    1 set 8-10
    1 set 12-15
    1 set 10-12

    -Bent Over Rows
    1 set 10-12 (warm up)
    3 sets 10-12

    -Reverse flyes for rear delts
    3 sets 12-15

    -BB or DB Curls
    1 set 12-15 (warm up)
    1 set 12-15
    1 set 5-8
    1 set 8-10

    -Another Curl (probably switch this up each week)
    cable, spider, concentration, hammer, preacher...

    Day 6 rest

    Day 7 rest

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    For definition and cutting I would personally do more exercises with the high reps instead of the HIT. I think that will get you more ripped.

    For legs I would do this:

    Day 2
    Legs- need help on routine here!!!

    -Squats
    1 set 20 (warm up)
    1 set 15 (warm up)
    1 set 12
    1 set 8
    1 set 5

    Leg press
    (same break down as above)

    Calf Raises (put them on leg day)

    1 set 25
    1 set of 15
    I set of 10
    (I usually do 250/25, 300/20, 400/10)

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    bro just add more cardio keep training regiment the same in all honesty

    say u do cardio 3x a week JUST up it to 6 and increase duration by 15min..
    clean up diet lifting more while cutting does not complent its self too well even though it does give extended periods of heighten metabolic rates.. it can still be more detrimental to LBM since ur already in a catabolic state and just trianin more can release more cortisol

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    Tai, I agree with what you say. I don't even do cardio , so 3-4 days a week should make a difference. On top of that, I really like the program I am on and it obviously works for adding LBM.
    Maybe I'll just throw in some aux. exercises every once in a while like I have been. The big problem are my biceps....I mean monoceps! haha, like you

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