How long does it take to gain 20 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 20 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 20 pounds of muscle look like?

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A 20Lb Weight Gain Journey: How One Reddit User Boosted His Confidence in 18 Months

Male 145lbs → 165lbs 5'8" 170cm

A Journey of Weight Loss: Reddit User Document's Their Success

Male 130lbs → 150lbs 5'11" 178cm

A User's Fitness Journey: Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Goals

Male 135lbs → 155lbs 6'0" 180cm

A Weight Loss Journey: Learning From the Reddit Community

Male 160lbs → 180lbs 6'2" 185cm

A 3 Year Weight Journey: M/28/5'11'', Gains 20Lbs From 165 to 185

Male 165lbs → 185lbs 5'11" 180cm

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What does 20 pounds of muscle look like?

Tracking Weight Loss Progress: a Reddit User's Inspiring Journey

M/32/6'1: Man Achieves Major Weight Gain in 6 Months on Clean Bulk

A Journey of Gaining 20Lbs and Getting Stronger: a Reddit User's Weight Story

A 20 Year Old Male's Weight Gain Journey: From 125 to 145 Pounds

From Scrawny to Muscular: a Journey of Gaining 20Lbs in 2 Months

Hard Gainer Makes Progress: Gained 20Lbs in 2 Years

20 Pound Weight Gain in 7 Months: One Reddit User's Journey

A 20Lb Weight Gain Journey: How One Reddit User Boosted His Confidence in 18 Months

A Journey of Weight Loss: Reddit User Document's Their Success

A User's Fitness Journey: Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Goals

A Weight Loss Journey: Learning From the Reddit Community

A 3 Year Weight Journey: M/28/5'11'', Gains 20Lbs From 165 to 185

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39Lbs Weight Loss Journey: M/30/6’2” Goes From 263 to 224 in 7 Months

One Man's 9 Month Weight Loss Journey: From 200Lbs to 224Lbs with Wendler 5 3 1

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

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

M/19/6'3 Weight Journey: From 225 Lbs to 175 Lbs in 8 Months

16 Month Journey of a Man From 460Lbs to 225Lbs

M/25/6'3" a Story of Success: 225Lbs to 200Lbs in 5 Months

A Reddit User's Weight Journey: 300Lbs to 198Lbs

Overcoming Challenges on Weight Loss Journey: User Charlon27’s Experience