Fat Loss Routine Critique

[Mr.City]

Oh, I've read Lyle's stuff. He brings this up in RFL. I'm just curious if there's a minimum amount of volume needed or if I get away with just doing heavy singles or doubles while losing weight.

[TrackJunkie]

I have no clue, but it sounds like Lyle is saying that you can take volume down to a third, isn't he?

[SerusMournstar]

I have no clue, but it sounds like Lyle is saying that you can take volume down to a third, isn't he?

Yeah here is a quote:

"The basic conclusion, again from both research and practical experience is that both volume and frequency of training can usually be cut by up to 2/3rds (that is, to 1/3rd of what you did to improve it) but with one massively important caveat: the intensity of that training must be maintained."

[Mike O.]

In this thread Lyle says that he doesn't think 1RM's would be enough to maintain muscle mass. He also recommends 1-2x5 for a modified SS routine while on RFL.

This is the plan I'm following, with 2 workouts a week. So far it seems to be working - after 2 weeks no noticeable strength loss, which I assume (hope) means no appreciable LBM loss. With the lower volume I'm tempted to bump my 1 work set of squats up by 10 pounds, which I think I'll try next workout.

[Mr.City]

Thanks, Mike. Turns out I've been fucking things up. I hope the damage isn't too bad.