Ive been running fierce 5 novice routine for 9 weeks, the reason for it was to get my big 3 numbers up fast, while on a surplus ( or i thought i was .
During those 9 weeks i avg 3350 calories a day while maintaining above 150g of protein, i started at 153lbs but hardly gained much, i yoyoed between 153 and 157, im on my holiday break so i seem to stay at 157lbs right now, but it fluctuates alot when i work ( ÷-5 every other day)
I upped the calories to 3750 to see whats up ( most days i was at 4000+) for the past week.
Current numbers are
3x5 225 squat
3x5 155 bench
3x5 110ohp
I can manage 3x10 pullups, so about to use weighted pullups
My #1 goal is aestetic, im natural, and im trying to preserve my joint beeing an old fart now ( that beeing said i have no injury/limitation
I train at home, barbell, bench , full cage bands etc
In addition to what @throwawayfitness recommended, I’m a big fan of Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1. I started that when I was in my early 40s, ran it for quite awhile, and made good progress on all my lifts. I definitely got bigger and leaner along the way, too.
I’d pick up (and actually read) his book, 5/3/1 Forever, if you’re interested in the details.
Personally, based on where you’re at, I would recommend 531 Krypteia. It’s in 531 Forever, and you may be able to google it. It has the plenty of volume and progression on the big lifts, but really pushes specific assistance and supersets it in a way that will get you strong and conditioned. I also found it to be a great program for aesthetics: being stronger on the big lifts while also really pushing hard calisthenics/assistance work is a great way to get visual results.
Admittedly I work a sedentary job, but even so: There a ton of 5/3/1 templates, and no end to the ways in which they can be mixed-and-matched for long-term results. Again, 5/3/1 Forever is your key resource for all things 5/3/1.