Guys, if you are skinny fat or in that 20% + body fat range, and are not in a hurry to make the high school football team tryouts, be very careful about some of the dietary advice associated with this program. I've found it a bit off, personally. Even considering the revisions by Rippetoe ("A Clarification") and the recommendations by his nutrition coach Jordan. You should read this article first:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/initial...n-changes/
TL;DR: Muscle/fat gain ratio is primarily a result of hormones determined by your initial body fat levels, so you should reduce your body fat levels as much as possible (get down around 12%) before proceeding to bulk up.
Otherwise, yes, you can get bigger and stronger but also end up much too fat. Even if you do it "slow", eat "clean", count calories, and have only a moderate caloric surplus.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/initial...n-changes/
TL;DR: Muscle/fat gain ratio is primarily a result of hormones determined by your initial body fat levels, so you should reduce your body fat levels as much as possible (get down around 12%) before proceeding to bulk up.
Otherwise, yes, you can get bigger and stronger but also end up much too fat. Even if you do it "slow", eat "clean", count calories, and have only a moderate caloric surplus.
If only you knew how bad things really are.