Sounds like you are doing cardio + cardio.
To gain more size, you need time under tension. So when you're doing all those reps and tearing muscles, that's how you gain size when you said you don't want. I did 5x5 for 10 months last year and ended up losing 40lbs and I'm not huge or buff at all. But I was doing all compound lifts. 5 reps does give you some size but more strength and it's nice to never be sore.
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Originally Posted by 320icar
LOL I very much hesitate to use the word cutting Heheh. Much prefer 'diet' until you actually see some cuts 
Work out routine is the very generic 4-5 days a week kind of schedule. Back, chest, legs, shoulders then arms. Higher volume with lower weight (12-15 reps instead of the classic 8-10 to glory lol). Trying to focus on contraction and clean steady movements over heavy weights for size. Really the goal is to improve my cardio and lose body fat. So running 45 minutes fasted in the morning before work and gym, walking to work, Doing hikes on my days off.
Coles notes: just choosing a more active healthy lifestyle |