5x5 Cutting Cycle?

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BeserKeRRRR

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