Hello,
about 5 months ago I was confused and absolutely misguided with regards to training. I came to this forum hoping to understand what I was doing wrong and what program I could run. Dr Jordan Feigenbaum said that I should try the beginner template so I gave it a shot. I also tried to actively gain weight during this time (despite being a little on the chubbier side). 5 months later and I am the happiest person EVER. I’ve gotten so much stronger and my ability to gauge RPE has increased drastically. Here are some numbers.
SQ: 95kg e1RM —> 124kg e1RM (squatted 120kg today as a single and it moved smooth)
BP: 65kg e1RM —> 75kg e1RM (Benched 70kg and it moved like butter)
DL: 118kg e1RM —> 144kg e1RM (Deadlifted 140kg and it was a little slow off the floor, but got it regardless)
BW: 75kg—>82kg (may have gained a LITTLE too rapidly, but I’m planning on slowing down drastically)
Aesthetics: i definitely put on some muscle mass, but it’s kinda hard to see over some fat haha.
Wast Circumference: 33inches—>35 inches
I am so impressed with BBMs form of programming that I’m going to do Hypertrophy I now and redo Powerbuilding I.
Quick Question: is it fine if I just gain like 1 kilo of bodyweight during Hypertrophy I, I really don’t want to gain at the same rate as I did in the former program. Would I be able to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, provided my calories hover around maintenance?
to conclude, I would really like to thank this forum for The input on my training, I definitely learned to think long term. And I really owe this to BBM, who knows how much I would’ve been spinning my wheels had it not been for this community. 