Strength vs Size – Which Effect Did You Notice More?

Strength jumped fast, size followed more gradually.

Noticeable strength increase before visible hypertrophy changes.

Neural adaptations boosted lifts faster than muscle growth.

Size came slower, but strength gains surprised me.

Strength gains obvious within weeks, size lagged behind.

Pumps increased first, real size took time.

Strength improved even when scale barely moved.

Size gains more noticeable after consistent progressive overload.

Strength dominates early phases, size builds with time.

Eventually both improve, but strength shows first.