How long does it take to gain 17 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 17 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 17 pounds of muscle look like?

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A 17 Year Old Male's Impressive Weight Loss Journey: From 165Lbs to 182Lbs While Benching 225Lbs and Squatting 200Lbs

Male 165lbs → 182lbs 6'3" 191cm

One User's Journey to Losing Weight: a Reddit Tale

Female 100lbs → 117lbs 5'3" 158cm

My 17Lbs Weight Gain Journey in 5.5 Months: M/19 Reached 162Lbs and Still Pushing to Peak at 175 180Lbs

Male 145lbs → 162lbs 5'10" 175cm

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What does 17 pounds of muscle look like?

A 17 Year Old Male's Impressive Weight Loss Journey: From 165Lbs to 182Lbs While Benching 225Lbs and Squatting 200Lbs

One User's Journey to Losing Weight: a Reddit Tale

My 17Lbs Weight Gain Journey in 5.5 Months: M/19 Reached 162Lbs and Still Pushing to Peak at 175 180Lbs

One User's Journey to Weight Loss: a Case Study

One Teenager's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey From 147Lbs to 164Lbs in a Year

A Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey: a Story of Dedication and Hard Work

Male at 5'11 Sees 17 Pound Weight Gain in Progress Pic

17 Pound Weight Gain in 9 Months: a Home Workout Success Story

My Body Recomp Journey: Gaining Muscle, Losing Fat

M/25/6'1" Goes From 168Lbs to 185Lbs in 12 Months: a Weight Journey

One Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey: a 69 Upvoted Post

My 17 Pound Weight Gain Journey in 5 Months: M/23/5'10''

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From Dangerous Weight Loss to Healthier Living: One User's Journey

A Weight Loss Journey Detailed by a Reddit User

M/22/6’3 [235Lbs > 225Lbs = 10Lbs] One Month Progress on Diet and If

User's Weight Loss Journey: From 300 to 220 Pounds in 8 Months

F/28/5'6 [210Lbs>130Lbs=80Lbs] Progress Pic

F/26/5’9 [100Lbs 135Lbs] Gained 35Lbs a Journey to a Stronger and Happier Self

One Man's Journey to Losing 100Lbs: a Reddit User's Progress

From 300 to 200 Lbs: an Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

26 Year Old Male's 5 Month Fitness Journey From 167 to 185 Pounds