5x5 Cutting Cycle?

[BeserKeRRRR]

alright, this is the only place that i thought of when searching for pro advice. I've been bulking for 2 months already and im looking to cut now with 5x5. Should i keep this routine if i want to drop bf% and preserve my lean mass? or should i change the routine up? and can you guys recommend a good diet for my cutting cycle?

stats:
178lbs,
5'8.5"
21.6 bf%
3000 calorie diet for maintenance right now. 220+g of protein. 60g or less of fat everyday.

5x5 exercise regimen:

A workout:
back squat 5x5
bench press 5x5
machine chest flye 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
decline machine chest 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
bent over row 5x5
lockdown chest 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
ab crunches 3 sets of 20

A mod workout:
back squat 5x5
bench press 5x5
machine chest flye 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
decline machine chest 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
bent over row 5x5
lockdown chest 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
ab crunches 3 sets of 20
machine leg curl 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
lockdown tricep iso 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
decline close grip 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
bicep curls 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
skullcrushers 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps

B workout:
machine leg press 5x5
military press 5x5
machine rear raise 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
dead lifts 2 sets, 5 reps
shrugs 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
ab crunches 3 sets of 20

B mod workout:
machine leg press 5x5
military press 5x5
machine rear raise 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
dead lifts 2 sets, 5 reps
shrugs 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
ab crunches 3 sets of 20
machine leg curl 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
lockdown tricep iso 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
decline close grip 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
bicep curls 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps
seated preacher curls 2 sets, 8 and 6 reps


its a ABA/BAB routine that differs every week.

Can you guys help me out? Appreciate it, thanks

 

[SRS2000]

Way too much in my opinion. If you are going to do a full-body workout 3 times a week this is overkill. The whole point of a 5x5 program is to stick with a handful of big exercises and push them hard while cutting out the fluff. I would recommend something like this:
A: back SQ 5x5, bench press 5x5, bent over row 5x5; optional abs and/or 1-2 sets of biceps or triceps
B: Front SQ 5x5, military press 5x5, DL work up to 1x5, pull-ups 3 sets to near failure; optional 1-2 sets of arm work

If your work hard with this set-up and try to add weight each workout or every other workout it will be plenty. Start with weights where it only takes a moderately hard effort to complete your sets and then add weight every workout or every other workout.

 

[BeserKeRRRR]

thanks for the reply, ill take it into consideration for sure. Would the routine you recommended be a good one for cutting? and any supps i should be looking into?

 

[SRS2000]

Just about any decent routine can be used for cutting. If you don't want to do a 5x5 based program, I would recommend 5/3/1 and you could tweak the assistance work to fit your needs. The volume is low enough to allow for some cardio or conditioning as well. Personally I'm not a huge fan of any particular supplements for cutting beyond the basics (protein powder if needed, multi-vit, and maybe some creatine from time to time). Losing fat is mostly diet related and I think most people would do well to get that dialed in nearly perfect before even considering fat loss supplements. In general I'm a fan of keeping things basic instead of throwing the kitchen sink at it right from the start. I would say hold off on the fat loss supplements until you really stall out with a good diet program or need that finishing touch on something like contest prep.

 

[BeserKeRRRR]

thanks for the advice man, ill look into 5/3/1. Rep points for you