How long does it take to gain 26 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 26 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 26 pounds of muscle look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have gained 26 pounds of muscle!

Switch to Kilograms →

26 Pound Weight Gain in 12 Months for 5'8 Male Through Increased Calories and Consistent Lifting

Male 155lbs → 181lbs 5'8" 170cm

One Year Transformation: M/19/6'4'' Gains 26 Pounds and Is Only Going Forward!

Male 137lbs → 163lbs 6'4" 190cm

The Weight Journey of a Male Reddit User: From 170 to 196 Lbs in 2 Years

Male 170lbs → 196lbs 5'11" 178cm

2 Year Weight Journey: M/24/5'10" Goes From 160Lbs to 186Lbs

Male 160lbs → 186lbs 5'10" 175cm

From 150Lbs to 176Lbs: a Yearlong Weight Journey

Male 150lbs → 176lbs 5'10" 175cm

Overcoming Obesity: a Teenager's 10 Month Weight Loss Journey

Male 104lbs → 130lbs 5'5" 163cm

Weight Gain Journey: M/19/5'11 Goes From 57Kg to 69Kg in 7 Months

Male 125lbs → 151lbs 5'11" 180cm

More Muscle Gain Resources

Browse All Muscle Gain Examples

See transformations from people who've gained different amounts of muscle

Browse by Weight

See how different people look at various weights and body compositions

What does 26 pounds of muscle look like?

A 12 Week Weight Journey: a Male's Experience From 142 to 168 Lbs

How One Reddit User Gained 26 Pounds with a Simple Bulking Routine

Natural Weight Gain Journey: From 154Lbs to 180Lbs in 15 Months

From 140Lb to 166Lb: a Skinny Guy's Weight Gain Journey

From 148 to 174 Lbs: a Slow and Steady Bulking Journey

26 Pound Weight Gain in 12 Months for 5'8 Male Through Increased Calories and Consistent Lifting

One Year Transformation: M/19/6'4'' Gains 26 Pounds and Is Only Going Forward!

The Weight Journey of a Male Reddit User: From 170 to 196 Lbs in 2 Years

2 Year Weight Journey: M/24/5'10" Goes From 160Lbs to 186Lbs

From 150Lbs to 176Lbs: a Yearlong Weight Journey

Overcoming Obesity: a Teenager's 10 Month Weight Loss Journey

Weight Gain Journey: M/19/5'11 Goes From 57Kg to 69Kg in 7 Months

More Muscle Gain Resources

Browse All Muscle Gain Examples

Browse by Weight

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

Shedding the Pounds: One Woman's Inspiring Progress From 107 to 140

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

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

5 Year Weight Journey: Inconsistent Training and Dieting but Still Happy

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

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

Male's Body Recomp Journey with 10Lbs Weight Gain

F/21’s Weight Loss Journey 44 Lbs in 12 Months [147Lbs > 103Lbs]