I'm looking into changing up my yearly standard bulk/cut routine for one that I hope will result in more lean mass and less fat gain throughout the year.
CYCLICAL BULKING EXAMPLE:
1-2 month bulk > 2 week cut > 1-2 month bulk > 2 week cut
Obviously a cal surplus during bulk, then a deficit during the cut in percentages standard for either a bulk or cut respectively. The reason this is appealing to me is because I tend to store fat in my midsection and love handles. During my normal bulk it gets a little bad. After my standard cutting period my arms, legs etc are vascular with low bf, but my midsection is still blah no matter what.
I'm hoping that adjusting my training in this manner will aid in minimizing fat storage throughout the year.
BUT, what I'm not sure of is the "ideal" time period of a bulk and subsequent cut, specifically as it relates to cortisol, T3, leptin, and insulin
Thoughts anyone?
CYCLICAL BULKING EXAMPLE:
1-2 month bulk > 2 week cut > 1-2 month bulk > 2 week cut
Obviously a cal surplus during bulk, then a deficit during the cut in percentages standard for either a bulk or cut respectively. The reason this is appealing to me is because I tend to store fat in my midsection and love handles. During my normal bulk it gets a little bad. After my standard cutting period my arms, legs etc are vascular with low bf, but my midsection is still blah no matter what.
I'm hoping that adjusting my training in this manner will aid in minimizing fat storage throughout the year.
BUT, what I'm not sure of is the "ideal" time period of a bulk and subsequent cut, specifically as it relates to cortisol, T3, leptin, and insulin
Thoughts anyone?