Fat is not essential to strength gains: it is a by-product of trying to add lean muscle mass. Your goal should be to add muscle not fat, Fat just comes with the package. Fat gives you a false impression of strength by cushioning your joints and allowing you to lift more weight. Bona fide strength gains are achieved by an increase of muscle mass not fat mass.
Lee Priest doesn't need to go up to 290lbs, he does this because he enjoys eating fast-food and other junk.
Lee Priest doesn't need to go up to 290lbs, he does this because he enjoys eating fast-food and other junk.