How long does it take to gain 18 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 18 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 18 pounds of muscle look like?

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8 Month Weightlifting Journey: From 202.5Lbs to 220Lbs, Current Prs: 525Lb Squat, 375Lb Pause Bench, 555Lb Deadlift

Male 202lbs → 220lbs 5'9" 175cm

Overcoming Depression and Regaining Fitness: a Reddit User's 18Lb Weight Gain Journey

Male 157lbs → 175lbs 5'10" 175cm

Success Story: From 138Lbs to 156Lbs in 2 Months with Calisthenics and Lifting

Male 138lbs → 156lbs 5'11" 178cm

Achieving Weight Loss Goals One Redditor's Journey

Male 107lbs → 125lbs 5'8" 170cm

Healthy Weight Loss Journey: Reddit User's Positive Experience

Female 114lbs → 132lbs 5'5" 163cm

M/22/5'11" 4 Months Journey From 147 to 165 Pounds

Male 147lbs → 165lbs 5'11" 180cm

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What does 18 pounds of muscle look like?

Male at 6'1 Sees Huge Progress After Consistent Gym Workouts

From 147 Lbs to 165 Lbs: a Vegan's Weight Gain Journey

A Personal Story of Successful Weight Loss

8 Month Weight Journey: User Goes From 134 to 152 Lbs

From 176Lbs to 194Lbs: a Reddit User's 4 Month Weight Journey

One Year Weight Transformation: M/30/5'11" [64Kg 72Kg]

8 Month Weightlifting Journey: From 202.5Lbs to 220Lbs, Current Prs: 525Lb Squat, 375Lb Pause Bench, 555Lb Deadlift

Overcoming Depression and Regaining Fitness: a Reddit User's 18Lb Weight Gain Journey

Success Story: From 138Lbs to 156Lbs in 2 Months with Calisthenics and Lifting

Achieving Weight Loss Goals One Redditor's Journey

Healthy Weight Loss Journey: Reddit User's Positive Experience

M/22/5'11" 4 Months Journey From 147 to 165 Pounds

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

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

Male's Body Recomp Journey with 10Lbs Weight Gain

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

One Woman's Weight Loss Journey Cutting/Female/21/5'2"/111Lbs

M/28/5'10 Lost 36Lbs in 3 Years: a Progress Pic

A Weight Loss Journey: an Inspiring Tale of Triumph and Struggle

How Weight Lifting Helped a Young Woman Lose 23 Pounds: a Cico Success Story