Teenage Boy Gains 7 Pounds of Muscle in 4 Months with Basic Routine and Macro Tracking

A teenage boy with the username 13579852 posted about his 7-pound muscle gain journey on Reddit.

In 4 months, he went from 153 to 160 pounds by working out almost every day with a basic routine and tracking his macros.

Tracking Macros and Calories

He tracked his macros with the goal of consuming 220g of protein and filling in the rest with carbs and fat. Taking progress pictures and tracking his calorie intake allowed him to make adjustments to his macros and calories.

Keep It Simple and Adjust for Your Body

The boy emphasized to not overthink your diet and workout routine, and to try different things to see how your body reacts. He also mentioned that the key to his success lies in his genetics and his goal of lean bulking first before cutting.

Take Progress Pictures

The user's progress pictures received positive feedback from the Reddit community, many acknowledging his impressive shoulder gains. The boy also discussed how tracking his progress pictures allowed him to see how different lifestyle changes affected his body over time.