Q: What hesitations did you have before signing up for the Muscle Gain Challenge?
“This program is the shit!
When I was trying decide whether or not to sign up for this I was hesitant for a few reasons, first of all I was worried about not being able to do the workouts due to my limited experience in the Olympic lifts.
I was also worried that with my work schedule that I wouldn't be able to hit the workouts and lastly I was worried that my progress with my gymnastics and conditioning would get worse.
Looking back joining this program is probably the best choice I've made for my training.
I'm proof that this program also works for people who don't necessarily want to gain the full 26 lbs.
Q: What changes have you noticed in your training and your body?
When I started the program I weighed 203 lbs. and weighed 216 lbs. after six months.
In this time my back squat went from 305 lbs. to 345 lbs. My front squat went from 265 lbs. to 315 lbs. Clean and jerk went from 235 lbs. to 275 lbs. And my snatch went from 175 lbs. to 225 lbs.
I have noticed improvements not only in my strength but my mobility has improved significantly as well.
It also improved my gymnastics and even my "Fran" time has gotten faster.
Who would've thought that getting stronger would make me a better athlete? Crazy right?”
Q: What specific feature of the program did you/ do you like best?
“My favorite part of the program is the coaching. They will analyze videos of your lifts and break it down in slow motion so you know exactly what you need to work on.
Also I love the online community.
There is accountability involved and people end up becoming friends (even if it is online) and continue to push one another. I even had the opportunity to meet up with another gainer for a competition.”
Q: Would you recommend our program? Why or why not?
“I would recommend this program for absolutely anyone. Even if you were like me and fairly new to fitness. I had only been doing CrossFit for 6 months when I started.
Do yourself a favor and sign up for this.
There is an amazing amount to be learned whether it be snatch technique, nutrition or recovery. They cover it all.
And the coffee somehow tastes better in a barbell shrugged mug.
Q: What hesitations did you have before signing up for the Muscle Gain Challenge?
“First of all, signing up for the MGC was one of the best decisions I've made so far in my life.
I signed up only because as a gym owner I was finding everything taking priority over my own training and I was looking for someone to coach or program for me.
I checked out the BBS page and saw they offered coaching but it only seemed to be in context of a "challenge" and I wasn't overly interested - I wanted a coach.
After hearing more about it (podcast) and more time passing of putting off training I decided to look into it more and saw there was a "Pro" membership option and signed up.
Then I had buyers remorse and I started to panic thinking how I didn't want to put on 20lbs! I emailed them to switch programs because I was concerned with the weight gain but told them I was into all the rest of it. I decided to stay and glad I did!
Q: What changes have you noticed in your training and your body?
“It was the first time I've actually trained consistently for 6 months.
Normal Rx weights feel super light to me and I often do mens Rx weights in workouts now.
I definitely put on some muscle everywhere.
Q: Exact before and current numbers?
“(Still have not truly retested since the program ended)
Back Squat 1RM - 220 lbs. to an easy 265 lbs. (and 255 lbs 3RM) in 4 months
Clean and Jerk - 145 lbs. to 193 lbs. in 3 months
Snatch - 115 lbs. to 155 lbs.
OHS - 150 lbs. to 195 lbs.
Went from a 1RM Front Squat of 185 lbs to now doing 220 lbs for a 3RM.
Q: What specific feature of the program did you/ do you like best?
I loved everything - literally everything: The programming, the Coaches, the Facebook group/community, getting feedback from posting videos, especially the screen casts, the mobility, habits, and nutrition through email.
One thing that I also got out of it, which I was not expecting was learning how to be a better coach by paying attention to what the BBS coaches said and also getting to see so many different people lift with different bodies and different lifting styles.
Q: Would you recommend our program? Why or why not?
I would HIGHLY recommend this and any other BBS shrugged program to anyone no matter what level they are at!
This one did exactly as I hoped plus a lot more.
I couldn't believe how complete, well rounded, and well thought out the entire program is, super impressed!