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Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 08 February 2012 21:43 (permalink)
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Im looking to change my routine from the Mark Ripttoe starting strength to a different routine in order to really target the fat loss, I have seen some gains in strength while on starting strength but I feel it doesn't push me hard enough and I'm not sweating like I was when I first started it.
 
Im not sure about what kind of workout is needed to be effective for fat loss, would a workout designed for gaining mass like the frankie Ny workout be effective as long as your diet is right for cutting?
 
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    Re:Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 08 February 2012 22:25 (permalink)
    Diet and cardio are the key...you won't really gain much mass on a cut if you're natural, it's all about maintaining what you built up while bulking, so the routine you use is - simply put - the one that works for you.
     
    I've used Frankie's 5 x 5 for both bulking and cutting, as I said, diet and cardio will make the difference.
     
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      Re:Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 09 February 2012 22:17 (permalink)
      I have read a lot of conflicting advice on MT, some people say keep reps low like a 5x5 routine as you will gain strength while on a cut as you can't build in a cut so you don't need to lift in the 8-12 rep range. Others say lift in the 8-12 rep range while on a cut because it uses more energy etc so will help to loose fat
       
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        Re:Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 10 February 2012 13:14 (permalink)
        As crooks said, diet and cardio will be the key to weight loss.
         
        I am currently cutting at the moment after being on a bulk pre Christmas. During the bulk I was using 5x5 but now I'm in a calorie deficit of around 500 cal a day plus doing cardio 5 days a week I was finding it increasingly difficult to continue with the 5x5 and make any gains in strength and eventually came to a standstill. 
         
        I've now changed to Push/Pull/Legs using less weight (around 75-80% of max lifts as opposed to 85-90%) but more volume. I'm actually enjoying the change and this works for me, just do what works for you.
        6"1' and cutting (193lb - down 33lb)
        PB's single max @ 110kg BW
        Deadlift 226kg
        Squat 185kg
        Bench 177kg
        OHP 105kg
         
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          Re:Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 10 February 2012 13:41 (permalink)
          right, I seem to have gains in strength from using the Rippetoe programme but this may be due to the fact that I have started training again after a long break. I think I will probably move onto a push/pull/legs routine and I will up the reps and work in the 8-12 range just to get that extra calorie burn and to spend the extra time in the gym. The FB workout I could complete in 45mins
           
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            Re:Frankie Ny or 3 day split for fat loss 10 February 2012 13:54 (permalink)
            What routine you follow will not greatly affect weight loss, you could be doing 5x5/Frankie's/Wendlers or any number of routines. Combining an effective routine with a calorie deficit and cardio will produce the best results.
            6"1' and cutting (193lb - down 33lb)
            PB's single max @ 110kg BW
            Deadlift 226kg
            Squat 185kg
            Bench 177kg
            OHP 105kg
             
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