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My 21 Pound Weight Gain Journey: a Clean Bulk for 13 Months

A Reddit user shares his experience of gaining 21 pounds in one year through clean bulk and his learnings about his body. Read on!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'1" man showing a muscle gain from 170 pounds to 191 pounds. A total gain of 21 pounds.
M/23/5’1” [170>191=21 Pounds gained] (Clean bulk for 13 months) I struggled forever to gain muscle but this past year I learned so much about my body. Started my mini cut and can’t wait to see how this goes!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

In this Reddit post, mrtappify shared his weight gain journey of 21 pounds through clean bulk for 13 months. Along with physical transformation, he gained knowledge about his body, such as his testosterone levels, foods that suited him, and his body's capacity for stress. This article delves deeper into his learnings and journey.

Learnings and Findings

Mrtappify learned several things about his body that helped him in his journey of gaining weight. He found out that his testosterone levels were lower than expected for his age and natural ways to increase them. Sleeping more, consuming spinach, quinoa, whole foods, and stopping soy consumption helped him increase his testosterone levels. Heavy leg days played a significant role as well. Additionally, he discovered the foods that his body suited the most, and others that didn't. He suggests finding foods that work for their bodies and sticking to them.

Clean Bulk versus Dirty Bulk

Mrtappify followed a clean bulk instead of a dirty bulk. A clean bulk is a muscle-building phase where people aim to gain muscle mass without gaining too much fat. In contrast, a dirty bulk is a muscle-building phase where people eat calorie-dense, unhealthy foods with minimal regard to fat gain. Mrtappify achieved his weight gain goal through a clean bulk, and recommends healthy intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, which can be beneficial in the long run.

Workout Regimen

Mrtappify didn't follow a strict regimen, but he did treat every gym day as if it were his last, giving his 100% every time he went to the gym. He recommends having a consistent workout plan that works for the individual. Heavy leg days worked for him, and he suggests finding the workouts that work for their body types.

Conclusion

Gaining muscle mass can be a challenging journey, but it can be achieved through simple yet effective ways, such as a good workout regimen, clean bulk, finding foods that work for an individual's body, and stress management. These are a few techniques that helped Mrtappify in achieving his weight gain goals. Hence, these findings can help people struggling with similar issues and encourage them to try things out and find what works for them.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.