Thread: Weight gain too aggressive?

Hi guys,

Ive been doing starting strength program over the last 3 weeks. I started on 3,300cal and lately been on 4,000cal. Below is my bodyweight over time (dd/mm):

17/04/21 80.45kg
18/04/21 82.2kg
21/4/21 80.95kg
22/4   81.35
25/4   81.95
26/4 82.05
27/4 81.85
28/4 81.45
29/4 81.7
30/4 81.65
1/5  81.40
2/5 81.4
3/5 82.35
4/5 82.95
10/5 82.3
11/5 81.8
12/5 82.45
14/5 81.55
16/5 81.65
17/5 82.2
18/5 82.35
20/5 82.2
21/5 82.2
24/5 82.65
25/5 83.15
26/5 83.35
27/5 83.85
29/5 83.65
30/5 83.5
1/6 84.35
2/6 83.5
3/6 84
5/6 83.7
6/6 84
7/6 83.9
8/6 84.5
10/6 85.2
11/6 84.95
12/6 84.4
13/6 84.95

Is this too agressive? Attached is also my picture (tensed), maybe around 20% body fat.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188962...posted-public/

Thanks.

Why are you gaining weight? What is your goal? I would say 4K calories is to many

Originally Posted by snailsrus

Why are you gaining weight? What is your goal? I would say 4K calories is to many

My goal is to get stronger and add muscle.

The weight you are putting on is mostly fat. You are adding muscle, but you are also adding fat. You don't look overweight.

Originally Posted by paulinkansas

The weight you are putting on is mostly fat. You are adding muscle, but you are also adding fat. You don't look overweight.

Drop the calories to 3,500 you think?