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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Evaniel" data-source="post: 9469846" data-attributes="member: 7037705">I'm winding down a "cut," having dropped 11 pounds in the last ~2 months. I have one more week on it to get to my goal body fat percentage. That coincides with a "deload" I'm taking on my training to get my elbows, knees, and shoulders to heal up a bit. Then I'm on to a slight (~200/day) caloric surplus and a new mesocycle in my lifting.My hope is to spend the next six weeks putting on a bit of muscle while minimizing the fat I'll doubtless pick up (middle aged man problems). In particular, I'm hoping to also focus a bit on bench and deadlift strength. For a smaller guy (155-160 lbs), I'm happy with my bench at the moment (245 for 5-6 reps). I'd like to get it to 255 for a reliable 6 reps by the end of the cycle. My deadlift is not as good, so I'm hoping to bump that up a bit more significantly. Last go 'round was 295 for 5, and it was  difficult. I'd like to get to at least 315 for the same reps (and with better form) by the end.Overall I'm feeling pretty confident. The last few months have been the most disciplined with my eating and training that I've been in a few years. I've been consistent with my training, but my diet hasn't been, and I think that's affected my energy and focus in the workouts. I'm hoping to carry my current momentum to the "bulk" without returning to the 13 year old goblin I typically devolve into after a cut. Fingers crossed!</blockquote>