nothing like newb gains. but I'll say (and this is really just a random comment) that it's possible to reproduce those gains later in your career given good nut

nothing like newb gains. but I'll say (and this is really just a random comment) that it's possible to reproduce those gains later in your career given good nutrition. I first did starting strength over a decade ago (circa age 18) but last year I decided to really invest in nutrition (read: a double scoop protein shake with every meal) and I had "linear growth" for 6 months (5-10 lbs every lift every week). I've plateaued now and so I'm cutting but man was it fun to stack plates again.