Deciding between beginner RX, the bridge and GPP.

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Good morning all;

I’m a 43 year old 6’6" 245 pound male finishing the SSLP. I have dropped 20 pounds while following linear progression (yes I realize I’m not doing the program) and am looking for my next step.

Thinking of running a keto diet while on 5/3/1 with lots of foam rolling and stretching. And I have metabolic damage.

Kidding, sorry.

Goals (in order): Don’t hit myself, fat loss, increased strength, increased endurance,

Looking for thoughts on if I should:

A). 8 wk Bridge
B) 7 wk GPP 3 day since I would like to drop another 20 pounds over the next four months,
C) Work the second and third phases of the beginner prescription

Options D: Shut up, chop wood, carry water and not worry so long as I’m on a decent program and making progress.

Fore reference, I have an unimpressive set of lifts; 100lb press x5, 210x5 squat, 260x5 dead, and 155lb x5 bench. Don’t care. Just want to keep working.

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WTS,

Thanks for the post and for joining the forum. Happy to have you here :slight_smile:

I think for the weight loss, I would follow the advice given here: https://youtu.be/O2lxBRCaHKk?t=1192

For the programming, there are a myriad of options that would support your goals. If I were able to choose for you, I’d run the 2nd and 3rd phase of The Beginner Template.

Let me know what you think!

-Jordan

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I think I am surrounded by people that know more than me, and think more deeply about these topics.

With that in mind, I think for weight loss I’ll
A) aim for a 250g protein, 250g carb, 70g fat macro mix and
B) start running beginner phase 2.

2020: Chop wood, carry water.

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I can dig it.