Size+strength+weight gain

ryanwinchester50

Been training for 2 years, started at 220 cut down to about 165 and now am at 172 and have been stuck at 172 for about a year. For this year I was on a surplus of about 300 for 4 months and than maintenance since summer was coming up. I notice size gains in my chest, back, arms, legs, and even some visible abs in the morning. Also I have gotten much stronger for example adding about 60 pounds to my bench and 40 pounds to my ohp over this year. Why hasn't my Weight gone up at all? And I know I could be burning some fat still but I don't do excessive cardio and I don't think I've lost that much fat since last year.

usmcmp

Sounds like recomposition. If you are young and you've only lifted for the two years recomposition would be a bit easier for you. You can recomp without that being your goal.

psuLemon

ryanwinchester50 wrote: »

Been training for 2 years, started at 220 cut down to about 165 and now am at 172 and have been stuck at 172 for about a year. For this year I was on a surplus of about 300 for 4 months and than maintenance since summer was coming up. I notice size gains in my chest, back, arms, legs, and even some visible abs in the morning. Also I have gotten much stronger for example adding about 60 pounds to my bench and 40 pounds to my ohp over this year. Why hasn't my Weight gone up at all? And I know I could be burning some fat still but I don't do excessive cardio and I don't think I've lost that much fat since last year.

Simple, you need to eat another 300 calories on top of what you are already eating because you are at maintenance.

richardpkennedy1

Adding 60 lbs to your bench in a year is impressive. You are making progress!