I've been training on Bill Starr's program for 8 weeks and after this week I will be de-loading. I'm going to drop the volume and frequency in my training for a 2-3 weeks before I start a new strength program. I see these 2-3 weeks as a good opportunity to cut calories and drop weight.
My immediate goal is to drop below 182 lbs. so that I can stay in the 182 weight class. A long term goal of mine may be to drop into the 165 weight class. My current weight is about 188 lbs. I'll get my BF% tested at the end of the week.
Here are my questions:
1. I've heard that it's best to do some higher-volume workouts while at maintenence calories prior to RFL to improve results. I consider Starr's program to be high in volume, with 3 workouts per week of around 100 total repetitions. Is this good enough?
2. Lyle recommends 1-2 sets of 6-8 reps in his sample intermediate workout. Is it possible for me to change this a bit and do 3 sets of 3 reps with a bit higher intensity?
3. Could I possibly structure this along with a daily intermittent fast in order to improve satiety during the day? Has anyone actually tried this?
My immediate goal is to drop below 182 lbs. so that I can stay in the 182 weight class. A long term goal of mine may be to drop into the 165 weight class. My current weight is about 188 lbs. I'll get my BF% tested at the end of the week.
Here are my questions:
1. I've heard that it's best to do some higher-volume workouts while at maintenence calories prior to RFL to improve results. I consider Starr's program to be high in volume, with 3 workouts per week of around 100 total repetitions. Is this good enough?
2. Lyle recommends 1-2 sets of 6-8 reps in his sample intermediate workout. Is it possible for me to change this a bit and do 3 sets of 3 reps with a bit higher intensity?
3. Could I possibly structure this along with a daily intermittent fast in order to improve satiety during the day? Has anyone actually tried this?
