4 days cardio on a 3day template. Counter-productive?

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hello and thankyou for your advice.

I’m currently doing a fair bit of cycling (mostly on a trainer due to winter) and about 4 sessions made up of 2-3x60min and 1x90-120min session.

I’ve been following a 4day BB split for a while (PHUL) but want to move onto powerbuilding 1 and maybe add 2-3kg (90kg currently).
I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with gaining some muscle while doing more cardio days than lifting?

Is it down to nutrition? Because I’m pretty good with that part!

Joe

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Hey Joe,

I see no problems with combining that amount of conditioning with PB I. I currently do conditioning on more days than I lift and have not experienced any issues with my lifting.

Provided the training is appropriately dosed for you and your diet supports weight gain, you should be able to put on some muscle here.

-Jordan

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Hey Jordan,

Really appreciate your reply, that’s very encouraging.

Joe