Conor is a MSc graduate in Coaching Science with an Undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He currently runs his own business in Budapest. Today we look into the controversial topic of weight cutting. We discuss the following aspects:
-Why athletes perform weight cuts
-The different methods utilized
-The typical amount of weigh cut in the lead up to an event
-Performance decrements that may occur
-Considerations for coaches involved with an athlete cutting weight
