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90-Day Novice Progression Stats FYI
OK I'm 48 years old with a lame knee. Not a rank novice lifter, but pretty much sedentary over the last few years. Skinny fat office worker.
Here's my stats over 90-days:
Bodyweight 204 lbs to 221 lbs
All numbers are in KG and reflect 5 reps X 3 working sets
Squat 80 to 132.5, 66% increase
Press 40 to 70, 75% increase
Bench 70 to 100, 43% increase
Deadlift 100 to 150, 50% increase
We had to start adding some volume (lower weight but higher reps or sets)over the past week as my progress began to stall in the press, bench, and deadlift.
I'm very pleased with the progress I've made. I've eaten as much as possible and have rested as much as possible. I did put on a good bit of fat, but have corresponding increases in muscle mass.
None of my pants, underwear, and most of my shirts no longer fit me.
I've actually started to go into a very slight "cut" by a few hundred calories per day because my ass is giving Kim Kardashian and J-Lo a run for their money.
For those of you who have "done the program", how would you measure my progress? Should i continue with a mini cut for a few lb fat drop or keep eating like a beast? I'm at 2800 kcal, down from 3500.
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