I have herd it over and over that it takes about 4-5 weeks to see extensive strength gains. I have just started my third week of a cycle, and went from 1st week ending with 85lb dumbells for 5 unassisted reps, to today, my third chest workout which I ended with 95lb dumbells for 8 unassisted reps. Coulda probably banged out another one or two but had no spotter. Plus I just pitched sunday morning. Anyone that knows baseball knows your shoulder and arm get sore and tired the next day. Am I getting fast results or is it mostly my mental state