you are grilling me to death, which I guess is something I deserve given how poorly I am explaining myself.
Point taken on the calories, I guestimated 4000 calories, I eat a lot , I really do. 3 meals and I eat in between meals.
Am i super consistent? probably not. Could I eat even more protein? Sure could. Is it enjoyable to eat even more to the point of vomiting? I'll let you grill me on your next reply
I guess what you are saying is that consistent and somewhat precise nutrition is a big factor and i know that most people just do whatever with nutrition. Point taken!
My coach also said the same, "getting bigger is a nutrition thing". I just sorta went down the testosterone route out of curiosity and just wanted to know what my levels were and ask for some guidance.
I shared 1RMs, the type of thing we do at the end of some SS cycles, testing out some maxes for fun. I can fax you my entire training log if you want
Here are my first working sets 3x5 (Jan 6 2020)
SQ 3x5 @ 155
OP 3x5 @ 65
BP 3x5 @ 95
DL 1x 5 @ 160
This week
SQ 4x4 @ 260 on monday, this friday 5,5@280,265
OP 3x5 @ 97.5
BP 3x5 @ 147.5
DL 1x5 @ 385
My coach is programming an advanced novice LP hence the squat numbers. Also doing pause squat and pause DLs on other days.
And yeah, my overhead progression is weird because i didnt press from March 2020 until Jan 2021.
No training (Lock down) from mid March 2020 until Mid July 2020
Then i only had access to a "powerlifting" gym and just went along and did their program. No overhead pressing at all, just Squat, Bench, DL accessories and variations.
I have done an SS cycle from Jan 6 2021 - Feb 26, and now in the middle of another one that started on March 8.
I hope that paints a clearer picture. And i truly appreciated your responses.
Thank you!!
agreed, this entire thread has been very informative and I am sorry to hear about your situation, i hope it improves! good luck!