Quote (MegaVovaN @ Apr 4 2011 03:56pm)
hey raynor,
i'm short on time in the gym so i know this wouldnt be the most optimal cutting plan but can you tell me if it will at least save some of my muscles?
I will lift weights on Mon, Wed, Fri
Day A:
1 set x 20 reps of squats
2 sets x 10 reps of bench
1 set x 15 reps of stiff leg deadlift
20 minutes of HIIT
Day B:
1 set x 20 reps of squats
2 sets x 10 reps of military press
1 set x 15 reps of stiff leg deadlift
20 minutes of HIIT
Alternating with A and B. Then on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, I will do 40 minutes of HIIT. The squats will be done at about 70% intensity of my current 1 RM.
Could you give me an estimate of how much calories I will be burning on my weight lifting days? and also how much calories am i going to burn doing 40 minutes of HIIT?
Once I know those, I will get an idea of how to make up my diet.
dont mean to jump in on this thread, and this is just an inexperienced suggestion, but if time is limited, instead of spending time doing HIIT cardio on lifting days, you might want to look into lifting circuits that you can lift weights in sets with quick succession which should act as cardiovascular training as well as muscular atrophy, raynor should be able to elaborate more if this is a correct thesis