It’s generally easier to lose fat with lower carbs. Down the track, you can get great results cycling them but easier on it is often easier to just cut them down.
Why does a push/pull/legs split suck? (Hint: it doesn’t suck)
Granted, the OP might not be structuring his workouts well, but the basic concept is reasonable. If I was going to lift 3 times a week (and I often do), I’d probably have a pressing-oriented day, a squat-oriented day, and a deadlift-oriented day… which amounts to a push/pull/legs split. When I can get into the gym 4 times in a week, I just add an extra pressing day. Or a ‘variety day’ (which for me is training on strongman implements).
The PPL doesn’t suck. It’s an amazing protocol, WHEN USED PROPERLY.
I used to do something similar to you that I added a fourth day during the week instead of 6/1 or 3/1/3/1 or well, you get the idea. I was training for slalom at the time. Got an extra day of high rep leg training.
The problem above is the structure. HIIT and footy (hate that name) on the same day!
And unless his Monday is structured for pure strength, well…
His split sucks because it has no structure. Then again, unless he posts his sets and reps, I stand by my statements.
I have no idea what footy is. I just assumed it was another word for gay sex, so I ignored it.
As far as the HIIT goes, I figured conditioning work once a week wouldn’t really affect his training much at all.
I agree that with the idea that he is probably not doing the right things in the context of each of these days. The words push, pull, and legs don’t actually constitute a routine. The fact that he believed that was a sufficient explanation of his training leads me to believe his training probably does suck. With you on that.
I would also like a more detailed explanation of you workout template, OP. What, specifically, did you do in the last week?