Dan.
42yo.
5’11", 205lbs or so.
Not particularly married to one dogma of training, or style. Hell, I’m not even really sure why I do this anymore. Other than I’ve done it since high school, and even now, I wake up around 4am, absolutely consumed with getting to the gym and training.
I’ve been lurking on here for about 3mo’s now, and you guys at this site have provided more real, usable info than any site I’ve ever checked out. So, I thought I’d actually join up, with the thought that maybe, in return for all the great info, just maybe I can contribute something, even if I can just be the example of ‘what not to do’.
Right now, my training partner (little bastard is half my age) and I are on the 4th week of “Dave Tate: My Greatest Gains Ever”. Partner has gained about 12lbs of quality mass. And this guy works construction after he leaves the iron. I’m afraid I cannot say exactly what my gain is, but my pants are actually looser at the waist, and my shirts are tighter.
Oh, I will mention this in passing, I’ve had two low back surgeries for herniated, extruded discs at L4/L5, L5/S1. I relate this to you not for any sympathy or as to make an excuse. Simply as a preface to the fact you will not see me post any of the mad numbers I’ve read about here on back squats. The last surgery was Jan of '13. I began to put legs back in rotation seriously this Jan, so I’ve made great progress (for me), by utilizing front squats, lunges, and a very forgiving seated leg press. Up till then, from about May last year, most leg work was sprinting.
Again, I truly appreciate all the knowledge on this site, and respect and admire all the work that went into developing the protocols. I’v benefited more since Thanksgiving than any other period on my training. Thank you all.
dan