novice plan question

[jr123]

How long would you say based on your experience does someone weighing 150 lbs stay on the original starting strength program before switching to the onus wunsler on average? Is it usually after 2 months?

[Mark Rippetoe]

It depends on how long the trainee stays at 150. We have guys make progress on the initial novice program for 4-5 months when they eat correctly.