Best rep range to retain strength on a cut

[MrMatt]

I've never really done a cut before, so I'm not sure what rep range I should use to preserve strength? Does anything really change? I'm thinking 3-5 reps on everything. I'm on a heavy/light upper/lower split right now. I'm thinking that should become a heavy/heavier upper/lower split for the duration of the cut. Any thoughts?

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
I've never really done a cut before, so I'm not sure what rep range I should use to preserve strength? Does anything really change? I'm thinking 3-5 reps on everything. I'm on a heavy/light upper/lower split right now. I'm thinking that should become a heavy/heavier upper/lower split for the duration of the cut. Any thoughts?

To be perfectly honest, I'd stay on the same program while cutting as I was on while bulking. That way you can know when you're losing strength, etc. A typical strength gaining program will allow your body to maintain most of its muscle so do whatever you're most comfortable while cutting.