How Do I Go About the 3 Day Beginner Template in a Caloric Deficit?

[MarianTL]

Jim has posted a beginner’s training template a few times. Here’s one thread with it:

5/3/1 Beginner Template Assistance Exercises

A Workout: Squat - 5/3/1, 5x5 FSL/push-ups Bench - 5/3/1, 5x5 FSL/chins/pull-ups or inverted rows Rows/dips/curls B Workout: Deadlift - 5/3/1, 5x5 FSL/push-ups Press - 5/3/1, 5x5 FSL/chins/pull-ups or inverted rows Rows/Dips/Curls Alternate these workouts A/B/A/B, etc., done 3 days/week This is very basic version of our beginning training phase done for 6 weeks.

I see no reason not to do it in a reasonable (meaning moderate and nothing crazy stupid) deficit. It’s not BBB; it’s a beginner’s program. You may want to scale back your weight increases from cycle to cycle, but I’d wait and make that decision when the time comes.