Question about NROL Fat Loss III

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After a decent bulk, I've decided to cut down for the upcoming summer months. I don't have too much fat to lose, but I still think i'm due for trimming down.

Anyway, I've completed the two workouts from the Fat Loss III program in the New Rules of Lifting and they are certainly intense workouts, but I'm a bit concerned with the amount of weight and reps.

For those who don't have this book, the workouts go something like this.

Giant Set:
Deadlift x 10
Explosive Push up x 10
Bulgerian Squat x 10
Two-point DB Rows x 10

Rest 60 seconds, repeat 3 more times.

>followed by<

Giant Set:
Box Deadlift x 20
DB Bench x 20
Side-bend Lunge x 20
Rows x 20

Rest 60 seconds, repeat 1 more time.

Finish with 2 x 10 ab exercise of some sort.

My question is, why does Alwynn have us doing 20 reps? I was under the impression that we wanted to lift heavy during a cut to maintain muscle mass?

If anyone can provide some insight, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
this isnt a answer but this is they key gripe i have with new rules. the hypertrophy and strength programs fit in with common ideas - but fat burning uses higher reps with lesser weight.

90% of the people on here and that ive spoken to say less reps, more weight.

which is it??
 
For me it's always less reps and same weight when cutting. Sometimes it's hard to keep the same lifts in a deficit as you would when bulking though. From what I've heard, NROL is for someone who is VERY new to working out.

I have the book, just never read it.

Sorry, I don't have an answer for ya bro. I'm sure some other peeps I know who have completed the programs will chime in soon.
 
The high reps may be to reduce the need for any type of cardio... I'm doubled over and sucking wind after each giant set.
 
If that's the case, I still think lower reps and maintaining weight is key when losing weight. I've dropped 22 pounds of fat so far, and thanks to the good old 5 x 5 set/rep scheme, I know for certain I haven't lost a shred of muscle. For that matter, in the 2+ months I've been cutting, my deadlift has gone up 20 pounds. Pullups and dips have obviously gotten easier too, since there is 22 less pounds of fat pulling me down.

Not saying it's not a good plan, I'm sure it would be great. I just like to monitor my lifting closely to make sure all I'm losing is fat. It's pretty easy to keep an eye on things with lower reps. SS runs and HIIT I just keep seperate, and it's been working great.
 
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