Justin Lee

Why I’m Cutting After Squatting 660 lbs

To clarify, I didn't quit powerlifting. I still squat & deadlift every week, my split just changed to adapt to my current goals. Stay tuned for my next long form, as I'll address how to cut while progressing your strength. A bit of background of what I'm doing, in November, I set myself up for two massive goals in 2026: 1) Compete in a meet at 100 KG. I did that & competed in the Arnold 2026 USAPL . At the moment, I'm happy about my performance and outcome with Powerlifting. Not to toot my own horn, but I've exceeded my expectations which is why I'm comfortable moving forward & way from powerlifting temporarily. 2) Get insanely lean & consider competing in a show. I'm not sold on competing in bodybuilding as I simply don't care about the sport that much. I do care about hypertrophy training, aesthetics and longevity, hence the noble nattiness. Once getting down to the end of the cut, I do plan on staying around 93 KG and going for a 4x body deadlift that'll be well over 800 lbs. Also, this video includes some training tips & would some feedback. I made this video 3 weeks ago, & I was considering scrapping it altogether. I hope you enjoy! Apply for 1-On-1 Coaching, here: https://forms.gle/Lsdd9B3x2CfHioXc8 Young LA Code JUSTLEE - 15 % @transparent-labs JUSTLEE - 10% #transparentlabs #sponsoredathlete #performancepartner 00:00 Getting Ready for the Gym 02:25 Why I'm Not Deadlifting Right Now 02:45 T-Bar Rows: Upper Back Focus 04:53 High-to-Low Row for Lats 05:10 How My Training Has Changed During This Cut 05:51 Training Around Hip Bursitis 06:00 Why I'm Cutting After Squatting 660 lbs 06:35 The Truth About Bulking Too Long 07:13 Strength vs Aesthetics 07:55 8-Week Cutting Progress Update 08:16 The Reality of Fat Loss 08:32 Final Thoughts