Do you all normally change your programming during a cut?
I recently started the Bridge coming off novice LP, but my waist is getting real close to 37 inches so I’d like to enter a caloric deficit real soon. Should I just stick with the Bridge as written? Or should I change up my template to something like hypertrophy? I saw that Feigenbaum recommended Hypertrophy I to someone doing a caloric deficit.
I wouldn’t change the programming, but I would probably be extra mindful about rating the RPE of each set and session. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for some weight to come off the bar in the midst of a calorie deficit, though it’s by no means guaranteed. I’d also probably place a higher priority on completing the recommended GPP during the process.
Any of the Hypertrophy programs would be a fine choice to run during a cut.
If you really want to and have a firm grasp on how BBM programs/ utilizes RPE I would switch from the bridge. All the bridge really does is acclimate you to the BBM training style. I’ve ran the hypertrophy template on a deficit with some decent results but I think something like the endurance template is plausible as well. I would focus more on the caloric deficit and less on the training style (so long as you are reaching the weekly exercise recommendations).
It depends on your long term goals
They do indeed!