Originally Posted by
EthanYQX
GOMAD is absurd on the face of it IMHO. I don't see a reason to pack weight on like that, that quickly. If you need the calories to recover, fine, but drinking a gallon of whole milk a day because Rip says you need to weigh 200lbs is kinda out there to me.
yes and no
if you're a 140 pound high schooler who wants to be a running back or linebacker and you have 8 months of offseason to put on 30-40 pounds, it's valid.
If you want to start powerlifting and need to fill out a weight class, or go up a class, or get stronger in a short amount of time (I put 200 pounds on my total in under a year and gained 30 pounds) then it's also a valid idea.
Ripp is a jackass and his idea that you need to weight 200 pounds is absurd. Lots of guys under 200 are wayyy stronger than he ever was.
If you're concerned about health or endurance or ride a bike, it's an awful idea. I wouldn't do it again, but I can appreciate it's use for strength sports.