How to cut water weight properly
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From what I have read, it isn't ALL in the sauna.
This isn't exact, so I would suggest researching it first...
But about a week out, they start drinking 2 gallons of water a day (The body gets used to excreting this amount of water) then a couple days later, you drop it to 1 gallon for a couple days, and each day after less and less, so your body is still getting rid of all the extra water.
Then the day of, I think they don't ingest any liquids and go in the sauna with the suit on and everything.
Again, there is almost a science to it, so do your research if you plan on doing this, as I doubt I am completely right on the "science" of it.
Also, I would feel bad if I somehow killed you.
Cbucu said:
Also, I would feel bad if I somehow killed you.
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I lol'd.
But ya, it's extremely dangerous if done wrong, so definitely consult an expert on how to do it properly. Your doctor, for example.
I think there's something with your diet you're supposed to do as well, with salt intake or something like that. Altering the way you take it in effects how the water is retained.... Idk, I'm also not an expert.
How much do you have to cut?
Thanks for the replies.
I dont have to cut anything right now but eventually I will be in a fight, after I graduate college and can focus full time on it, and just wanted to know what to expect and everything you guys said made sense especially the salt part. I think its sort of similar to how a bodybuilder gets ready for competition because they try to get out all the water as well.
I would suggest a trial run, well in advance of your fight. That way, you see what it's like cutting, and how you feel the next day after rehydrating. Then train hard that day, so you see what a fight would be like.
You should even start now actually, and do it once every 3-4 months or something. Just to be prepared, and figure out exactly what works best for you. That way, come fighting debut, you're already a pro at weight cutting.
square_chin said:
Thanks for the replies.
I dont have to cut anything right now but eventually I will be in a fight, after I graduate college and can focus full time on it, and just wanted to know what to expect and everything you guys said made sense especially the salt part. I think its sort of similar to how a bodybuilder gets ready for competition because they try to get out all the water as well.
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It's pretty much the exact same thing. Keep in mind the bodybuilder may be able to take it further tough with the dehydration seeing as how they don't have to compete the next day though.
Cbucu said:
square_chin said:
Thanks for the replies.
I dont have to cut anything right now but eventually I will be in a fight, after I graduate college and can focus full time on it, and just wanted to know what to expect and everything you guys said made sense especially the salt part. I think its sort of similar to how a bodybuilder gets ready for competition because they try to get out all the water as well.
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It's pretty much the exact same thing. Keep in mind the bodybuilder may be able to take it further tough with the dehydration seeing as how they don't have to compete the next day though.
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Yes. Bodybuilding weight cuts tend to be a bit more extreme in both dehydration and in terms of eventual goals. Bodybuilders want the absolute minimum amount of fat on their bodies and only enough hydration to "operate," whereas a fighter or wrestler simply has to hit a goal weight, but that fighter or wrestler still needs to compete endurance-wise.
I used to work out with a few bodybuilders, and I'll tell you, these guys would just about kill themselves during their weight cuts. What Rumble did to get to 170 is what ALL these guys did EVERY competition. One of my buddies used to walk around at 230 or so, but would cut to 180 (or even less) for competition. After seeing what these guys did and how they looked and acted, there is no way I will be convinced that was healthy at all.