Listen "#238: Cutting Weight For Powerlifting"
Episode Synopsis
Brad, Brian, and Eric discuss who should and shouldn't cut weight for a meet, how to plan out your fat-loss phase if you need to run one, and strategies you can use to lose the last bit of weight needed to make weight.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction1:40- In the coaches’ opinion, who should and shouldn’t cut weight14:16- Why we often lose strength when we cut17:02- How to plan your fat-loss phase32:06- How Brad, Eric, and Brian have cut for meets57:00- Strategies for making weight1:17:32- Situations you would *not* want to water load1:22:00- Recommendations on how to rehydrate after your water cut
Selected Links From This Episode
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
Gaining Strength While Cutting (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/gaining-strength-while-cutting
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass
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Timestamps
0:00- Introduction1:40- In the coaches’ opinion, who should and shouldn’t cut weight14:16- Why we often lose strength when we cut17:02- How to plan your fat-loss phase32:06- How Brad, Eric, and Brian have cut for meets57:00- Strategies for making weight1:17:32- Situations you would *not* want to water load1:22:00- Recommendations on how to rehydrate after your water cut
Selected Links From This Episode
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
Gaining Strength While Cutting (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/gaining-strength-while-cutting
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪
SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip
Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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