Training on a calorie deficit

[yeahbuddy289]

Currently trying to cut some body fat so im eating roughly 500-700 cals under TDEE. How do you guys train on a lower calorie diet? Do you still train heavy to try to preserve muscle but lower the intensity as to not "over train"? (I.E. drop sets, forced reps)

[uhit]

The same as when on a surplus. I do HIT style training (which is basically drop sets/forced reps/little breaks) and I'm on a 400 - 500 caloric deficit at the moment. It is hard and tiring since I have less energy, but I can get it done by moving my carb intake nearer to my workout rather than evenly throughout the day which is what I would do when maintaining/surplus.

About a year ago I was following a 5x5 routine and when cutting I found that yes my strength did decrease, but that was to be expected and when I began eating at maintenance/surplus the strength came back relatively quick.
So don't fret too much if you're losing strength. It'll come back

[JohnnyKirk]

yes, i continue training heavy, add HIIT. i would say nothing changes, maybe work outs become more intensive.

[yeahbuddy289]

I was doing HIT style training as recommended by Marcus but I havent been since I started to cut. I thought maybe I would be putting too much strain on my body without having the extra calories. Thanks for the info I will go back to HIT.

[davidtheman100]

I'm cutting natural right now and i'm eating 200-300 below maint. with little to no carbs in my diet trying to spare as much muscle as possible and it's been working great for me down 4 lbs in a months time.. I train low volume while i'm cutting and don't do cardio seems to work for me...Basketball season is over and everyone is so amazed at how i barely practice much anymore haha who gives a Sh*t i'd rather be able to track how many calories i'm burning better

[Blaz Kavlic]

I go hard in the gym whether i'm cutting or trying to gain weight. In a cutting, I concentrate most of my carb allowance on the before and after workout meals.

[Buster Brown]

When cutting for me......my training window is smaller so I have to focus on keeping the rest relatively short and not get hung up on performing to many sets ie..bench 10/8/8/6.....and move on. I personally like the 10-6 rep range for a cut. I will throw some super sets at the end when doing accessory and fully warmed up.