DC whilst Dieting/Cutting? (and other dc questions)

[Dee]

Has anyone tried the DC training protocol whilst dieiting down?
I've been following the DC protocols pretty closely for the last three weeks, started dieiting and doing more cardio.

I have used lower volume/increased frequency training regimes before but nothing like DC. I'm finding that the fatloss isnt as happening as quick as previously. Maybe (well probably) its due to the overall reduction of the work im doing in the gym. Any insights? i thought it would be a good protocol to follow when dieting because it would allow from some strength gains (or minimize loses) with the lower cals....any insights? seems like a fun way to train, not sure if its ideal for dieiting though.

Some other DC Q's

How important is it to rotate the workouts/exercises.....ie. the A and B workouts, A1,2, and 3 did any of you keep some of the exercises the same for each workout?

Also, according to the protocols i read, it stressed the importance of training every other day and not training on consecutive days (at least in the beginning) but because of work and what not I am not always able to do that.

[joe d]

to me dc is nothing more than a highly adjustable concept on training just like any other. you should be able to figure out how to adjust the style to meet your needs. none of the laid out set guidelines need to be followed. for a beginner a laid out program should be followed to a t but once you learn your body its time to make the switch and just do whats needed.

[Dee]

thanks for the feedback.

I understand what you are saying but it seems, from everyone that follows it, that DC is a great system but its protocols have to followed to the letter....as soon as you do one extra set you arent "doing DC".....apparently anyways.
Just wanted to know if people found they had to do more cardio or switch back to another protocol with more volume before a show/whilst dieiting.

[joe d]

thanks for the feedback.

I understand what you are saying but it seems, from everyone that follows it, that DC is a great system but its protocols have to followed to the letter....as soon as you do one extra set you arent "doing DC".....apparently anyways.
Just wanted to know if people found they had to do more cardio or switch back to another protocol with more volume before a show/whilst dieiting.

thats nonsense imo. training isnt about forcing yourself to do an exact planned out thing thats been laid out in advance without any knowledge of future ability. training on any program is about making it right for your body to get the results you want. dc is great but its also backed with a ton of ego bs marketing just like all the other big shots and wanna be big shots programs. it has to be exactly as they say or its wrong. if it doesnt work well for you you must not have done exactly what they have said to do.

[joe d]

i didnt mean any disrespect to dante or his followers either. ive used dc for years non stop on and off heavy cycling with great results. initially i started with the outline then made my own changes as needed. when on a lot and eating big ive done almost tripple whats recommended at as the most.