What rep range works best for a cutting phase?
The builder picks the validated range for your goal automatically. Sticking to that window for 8–12 weeks outperforms hopping between schemes.
Workout Plan Builder a cutting phase
a cutting phase is a different problem from generic 'get fit'. The right rep range, set count and rest periods are not interchangeable. This builder picks all three for cutting, returns a full split tuned for a cutting phase, and lets you swap equipment without rewriting the plan.
Rep ranges and rest for a cutting phase
The builder maps goal to scheme: muscle → 8–12 reps with 90–120s rest; strength → 3–6 reps with 3–5 min rest; fat loss → 10–15 reps with 45–60s rest; general fitness → 8–12 with 60–90s rest. a cutting phase sit in their slot because the evidence supports each window.
Do not mix windows on a whim. Most stalled programmes drift from one scheme to another mid-block and lose the adaptation each was meant to drive.
Split and volume for a cutting phase
Days per week sets the split: 3 → Full Body × 3, 4 → Upper / Lower × 2, 5 → PPL + UL. Volume scales with training experience — beginners run lower set counts, advanced lifters run higher.
For a cutting phase, weekly consistency matters more than perfect daily execution. Pick a frequency you can hit every week.
How AJYX runs a cutting phase
Inside AJYX, the plan adapts to RPE, progresses the main lifts and swaps accessories based on recovery. cutting get a plan that evolves with the work, not a static spreadsheet.
Use this builder for the standalone plan. Move into the app for a cutting phase run by a coach instead of a template.
FAQ
How long should cutting run this plan for a cutting phase?
8–12 weeks. After that, accessory rotation keeps adaptation moving without changing the underlying split.
Can cutting mix days from different goals?
Avoid it. Run one block to completion before changing goal — mid-block goal changes leave both adaptations half-built.