The Suckage Factor

[protobuilder]

You stated in another thread:

It is not uncommon for novices to gain 40 lbs. of bodyweight and 300 lbs. of squat strength on this program.

Assuming a young, novice trainee with skilled coaching, what's the worst size & strength progress you've seen under your program(s)? In your opinion, what factors (genetic, environmental, etc.) contributed to the lack of "normal" progress?

Thanks.

[Mark Rippetoe]

I've seen weight loss, caused by not eating like I advise. There are no genetics so poor that a trainee will gain no weight eating and training correctly. There are only those who will not do the program, which includes correct diet.