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Originally Posted by CFD
Use a well rounded program and challenge yourself.
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Truth to this. There is almost zero difference in weight training to "bulk" or to "cut". Train like a damn monster. The whole "light lifting high reps" things is complete and utter nonsense. It doesn't help you cut any more than low rep heavy weight.
What IS beneficial is to intermix them. Spend a week with heavy weight low rep, the next week with moderate weight and rep, and the third week with light(er) weight and lots of reps. Rinse and repeat. Think of it kind of like long distance running and sprinting. You'll never see a sprinter ONLY practice the 100m dash, just like you'll never see a long distance runner ONLY practicing a moderate jog. Your muscles will benefit more from all forms, not just one form.
Also to add, I almost never do cardio when I start cutting. It does have it's place, but it is not the "go-to" for fat loss. I can get down to about 9-10% bodyfat without any cardio at all. That's not to say you shouldn't do it, (because it adds cardiovascular benefits that weight training generally doesn't) but IMO, weight training comes first, cardio comes second.