Brief Book Review: Super Squats: How to Gain 30 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks by Randall J. Strossen
Super Squats is a classic in the world of strength training and physical transformation. Randall J. Strossen presents a no-nonsense, old-school approach to gaining mass through the legendary 20-rep squat program. The book is concise, motivational, and steeped in practical advice, emphasizing hard work, consistency, and eating big — especially milk (the famous “GOMAD” diet: a gallon of milk a day). Granted you may not want to go for the gallon of milk but still the principle of eating big to get big still stands.
While the claims of gaining 30 pounds of muscle in 6 weeks is almost certainly exaggerated, the underlying principles have stood the test of time for lifters looking to build serious muscle naturally. It's not a book for those seeking quick fixes or fancy routines — it's about grit, mental toughness, and embracing discomfort. Proper old school lifting advice and points in here would serve any beginner/novice looking to gain all over body strength and mass.
This is certainly a must-read for beginners and experienced lifters alike who want to understand the raw fundamentals of strength and size gains.
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