How long does it take to gain 39 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 39 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 39 pounds of muscle look like?

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My One Year Journey to Gaining 39 Pounds: a Story of Hard Work and Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Male 176lbs → 215lbs 6'3" 191cm

2 Year Muscle Gain Journey: M/24/5'8 [118 > 157 = 39Lbs]. Achieving Consistency After Struggling on and Off

Male 118lbs → 157lbs 5'8" 173cm

From Skinny to Muscular: Story of How Reddit User Kangy Gained 39Lbs in 2 3 Years

Male 101lbs → 140lbs 5'8" 170cm

From 137 to 176Lbs: a 5 Year Weight Journey with Lifting and Better Eating Habits

Male 137lbs → 176lbs 5'9" 173cm

F/24/5'9 Progress Pic: 2 Years Later and 39Lbs Heavier!

Female 136lbs → 175lbs 5'9" 173cm

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What does 39 pounds of muscle look like?

Lean Bulking Journey of a Reddit User: Mysecond2Acc's 3.5 Month Transformation

One Man's Journey to Adding 39Lbs in a Year | Skeithph1

A Hard Gainer's 22 Month Weight Gain Journey: M/27/6'2" From 132 to 171 Lbs

How Reddit User Alexf500000 Gained 39 Pounds in 2 Years

From Skinny to Ripped: My 39 Lbs Weight Gain Journey in 18 Months

M/22 Gains 39Lbs in a Year Through Dedicated Workouts and Bulking

My One Year Journey to Gaining 39 Pounds: a Story of Hard Work and Peanut Butter Sandwiches

2 Year Muscle Gain Journey: M/24/5'8 [118 > 157 = 39Lbs]. Achieving Consistency After Struggling on and Off

From Skinny to Muscular: Story of How Reddit User Kangy Gained 39Lbs in 2 3 Years

From 137 to 176Lbs: a 5 Year Weight Journey with Lifting and Better Eating Habits

F/24/5'9 Progress Pic: 2 Years Later and 39Lbs Heavier!

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