Too Much Gain in 1 Month?

[samstrength]

Hi Jordan,

1 month ago you gave my the advice to run my LP, aiming to add 1kg bodyweight a month tops.

I'm wondering if I'm gaining too quick as I'm feeling a little bit flabbier.

Here were my previous month stats vs now:

Bodyweight 94kg ----> 96kg
Squat 107kg x 5 ----> 120kg x 5
Bench 58kg x 13 ----> 72.5kg x 6

Should I worry I'm gaining weight too quick or just stay the current course and play it out another month or two?

Cheers coach!

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

That's not too fast, but I think you've probably reset LP multiple times by now, yes?

[samstrength]

Yes and no. I've reset several times in the past leading up to this but I havent reset once in the past month.

I was hoping that if I'm eating to gain a 1kg a month or so up to about 100kg bodyweight, then I could stay on the LP for quite a bit longer.

Also my progress is sometimes hindered due to recovery from work, sometimes I only have time for 2 sessions a week, et cetera.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Well, that makes more sense. I'm not sure how tall you are but I think there are multiple reasons why LP isn't going as planned.

[samstrength]

Well, that makes more sense. I'm not sure how tall you are but I think there are multiple reasons why LP isn't going as planned.

5ft10

How is my LP not going to plan? Do you mean in regards to rate of progression/adding weight to the bar?

Ta

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

5ft10

How is my LP not going to plan? Do you mean in regards to rate of progression/adding weight to the bar?

Ta

Yes. Lots of resets, missed sessions, etc. Life happens, I get it, but being objective here is also important!

[samstrength]

Yes. Lots of resets, missed sessions, etc. Life happens, I get it, but being objective here is also important!

Cool thanks for clarifying.

I'll just stay on LP for now then, eating the same?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Cool thanks for clarifying.

I'll just stay on LP for now then, eating the same?

Yessir.

[samstrength]

Yessir.

I guess I should also add, for anyone else reading/intetested too, that I've been using smaller weight increments too since I've been following GSLP.

I currently prefer GSLP for it's flexibility, slightly more balanced programming, and more recovery etc.

2.5kg increments for squat/deads.
1.25kg increments for the bench/press.

Given I'm not eating a larger surplus, should I just stick with this strategy for now too? Or should I step this up?

Thanks

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Why do you think GSLP is more balanced and allows more recovery? And, similarly aren't you concerned with your rate of progression?