How long does it take to gain 28 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 28 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 28 pounds of muscle look like?

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Personal Weight Journey: Progressing From 143Lbs to 171Lbs in 14 Months

Male 143lbs → 171lbs 5'11" 178cm

M/19/6'2'' [169Lbs > 197Lbs = 28Lbs] 6 Months Body Transformation

Male 169lbs → 197lbs 6'2" 185cm

Michaelanza's 28 Pound Transformation Journey with a Disciplined Workout Routine

Male 120lbs → 148lbs 5'7" 170cm

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What does 28 pounds of muscle look like?

Personal Weight Journey: Progressing From 143Lbs to 171Lbs in 14 Months

M/19/6'2'' [169Lbs > 197Lbs = 28Lbs] 6 Months Body Transformation

Michaelanza's 28 Pound Transformation Journey with a Disciplined Workout Routine

Male at 5'11 Sees a 28Lbs Weight Gain in Progress!

M/24/5'11 Weight Gain Journey: From 144Lbs to 172Lbs in 1 Year

A 6'4'' Male's 28Lbs Weight Journey in 5 Years

From 220 to 248.2 Lbs: a Man's Impressive Weight Journey in 8 Years

A Journey of 28Lbs in 7 Months: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Story

18 Month Lifting Progress Report: M/29/5'10'' Goes From 176 Lbs to 204 Lbs

One Year and Four Months of Back Progress: a User's Weight Journey

From Skinny to Fit: One Year of Weight Gain Progression

How One Reddit User Dropped Weight with These Simple Tips

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

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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