How long does it take to gain 23 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 23 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 23 pounds of muscle look like?

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A 3 Year Weight Journey of a 20 Year Old Male: From 170 to 193 Lbs with Inconsistent Diet and Training

Male 170lbs → 193lbs 5'11" 180cm

M/19/5’11” Gains 23Lbs in 8 Months: Reddit Transformation Story

Male 134lbs → 157lbs 5'11" 178cm

From 147Lbs to 170Lbs in 6 Months: User Shares Weightlifting Journey on Reddit

Male 147lbs → 170lbs 5'9" 175cm

From Skinny Insecure Kid to Confident Grown Up: How One Man Gained 23Lbs in 35 Months

Male 120lbs → 143lbs 5'6" 165cm

28 Year Old Adds 3 Inches to Quads in Year Long Weight Journey

Male 192lbs → 215lbs 6'3" 188cm

From 137 to 160Lbs in 2 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

Male 137lbs → 160lbs 5'9" 175cm

A Year of Gains: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

Male 185lbs → 208lbs 6'2" 188cm

Shredding 23Lbs in 3 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

Male 160lbs → 183lbs 5'10" 175cm

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What does 23 pounds of muscle look like?

From Fat to Fit: a Transformation Journey of Two Years

A 22 Year Old's Journey From 120 Lbs to 143 Lbs with Calisthenics

Natural Bodybuilder Gains 23 Lbs in 2 Years, Aiming for 220 Lbs at 9 12% Bf

Healthy and Strong: a One Year Weight Journey of Oh Cabana Boy

A 3 Year Weight Journey of a 20 Year Old Male: From 170 to 193 Lbs with Inconsistent Diet and Training

M/19/5’11” Gains 23Lbs in 8 Months: Reddit Transformation Story

From 147Lbs to 170Lbs in 6 Months: User Shares Weightlifting Journey on Reddit

From Skinny Insecure Kid to Confident Grown Up: How One Man Gained 23Lbs in 35 Months

28 Year Old Adds 3 Inches to Quads in Year Long Weight Journey

From 137 to 160Lbs in 2 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

A Year of Gains: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

Shredding 23Lbs in 3 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

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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