So i have been on cut for like 8 months at this point and i have been progressing very litte (I have tried a lot of different styles PPL, bro splits and experimenting with weight and reps)
However, there’s something i have noticed is that in bicep curls, i will not progress until i forcefully add weight and perform like 4-5 reps for a high no. Of sets (4-5), i am usually able to get them up-to 10-12 reps after 3-4 weeks (i follow 6 day PPL)
However, i have also read that doing heavy sets of accessories can damage your joints, i do barbell and dumbbell curls and never felt like there was any tension on my joints, and my back remains quite straight and elbows locked
So should i stop doing these kind of curls and wait until i can bulk? Or should i keep doing this if it works for me
I have also been in the gym for 8 months if that is of any use
Edit; not in the gym but have been hitting the gym ⚆ _ ⚆
It’s completely normal that your progress starts stalling after 8 months of newbie gains while being on a cut.
If you want to continue your fat loss journey, focus on your diet: keep your protein intake high and don’t be in a too drastic but steady caloric deficit, prolonging the diet forever is not going to lead you anywhere.
Training is secondary for you right now, don’t change programs and KISS (keep it simple, stupid).
Seriously, you might not see any gains anymore until you are done cutting, no matter which program you do, overthinking this will only frustrate you. Remind yourself that you came a long way but that this is a long term thing, with one step at a time. Do your curls however you like (just not in the squat rack), but stop fucking around with them.
So if i could progress by 4x5, I should continue but if i could not, i should do the ol’ 3x8?
If your joints feel fine I say give 4x5 a shot, everyone is different and you have to find what works best for you by trial and error. With that said I wouldn’t go lower than 5 rep sets though, I feel like that’s just asking for tendon inflammation.