How long does it take to gain 12 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 12 pounds of muscle varies by individual and depends on factors like training program, diet, and genetics. Generally, a beginner can expect to gain 1-2 pounds of muscle per month with proper training and nutrition.

What does 12 pounds of muscle look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have gained 12 pounds of muscle!

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Bulking Journey: From 160 to 172 Pounds for a 25 Year Old Male, 5'9"

Male 160lbs → 172lbs 5'9" 175cm

Weight Gain Journey: 163Lbs to 175Lbs in 2 Months

Male 163lbs → 175lbs 5'11" 178cm

M/24/5'10 [150 >162 = 12 Lbs] (7 Years) Man's Amazing 7 Year Transformation in Photos

Male 150lbs → 162lbs 5'10" 175cm

One Man's Journey: From 138Lbs to 150Lbs in 1 Year Through Exercise and Healthy Eating

Male 138lbs → 150lbs 5'8" 173cm

Chocolateglazed's 12 Month Weight Journey: From 176 to 188 Lbs

Male 176lbs → 188lbs 6'1" 185cm

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What does 12 pounds of muscle look like?

Bulking Journey: From 160 to 172 Pounds for a 25 Year Old Male, 5'9"

Weight Gain Journey: 163Lbs to 175Lbs in 2 Months

M/24/5'10 [150 >162 = 12 Lbs] (7 Years) Man's Amazing 7 Year Transformation in Photos

8 Week Weight Journey: Progress of a Reddit User

Female at 5'4 Sees 12 Pound Weight Gain in Progress Pic

17 Year Old Male Sees 12 Pound Weight Gain in 3 1/2 Months

My 12 Pound Weight Gain From Lifting Weights and Eating More in 3 Months

How Reddit User Gained 12 Pounds in 1 Year and 3 Months

From 121Lbs to 133Lbs: a Three Month Weight Gain Journey

My Weight Journey: Gaining Confidence Through Fitness M/18/5'9''

One Man's Journey: From 138Lbs to 150Lbs in 1 Year Through Exercise and Healthy Eating

Chocolateglazed's 12 Month Weight Journey: From 176 to 188 Lbs

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F/28's Weight Loss Journey: From 228 to 186 in 6 Months

A Weight Loss Journey: Following the Progress of Reddit User [Deleted]

M/21/5'7 [262Lbs > 220Lbs] in 5 Months: a Weight Loss Journey Through Calorie Counting and Cardio

25 Year Old Male Loses 25 Pounds in 3 1/2 Months

25 Year Old Woman Loses 25 Pounds in 4 Months: 'I Am the Happiest & Healthiest I've Ever Been'

From 180Lbs to 140Lbs: a Mother's Weight Loss Journey

Female's Weight Loss Journey: 18Lbs in 3 Months with Healthy Eating and Training Hard

F/38/5'7 [135Lbs](2 Years) Cutting Refined Sugar Desserts Lost Me the Last 8Lbs

The Weight Journey of a Young Woman in Ed Recovery: 105 to 125 Lbs in 4 Months