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What does 42 pounds of muscle look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have gained 42 pounds of muscle!

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a muscle gain from 154 pounds to 196 pounds. A net gain of 42 pounds.
Before
154 lbs
After
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 23

M/19's 42Lbs Weight Loss Journey in 1 Year: Bench 176Lbs > 275Lbs. Squat 265Lbs > 352Lbs. Deadlift 396Lbs > 530Lbs.

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight bulk from 140 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 42 pounds.
Before
140 lbs
After
182 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 21

Amazing Transformation! How One Reddit User Went From 140Lbs to 182Lbs in 2.5 Years

A progress pic of a 5'4" woman showing a weight gain from 137 pounds to 179 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
137 lbs
After
179 lbs
Height
5'4"
BMI
32 / 24

A Year Long Weight Journey: Overcoming Body Dysmorphia and Tracking Progress

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a muscle gain from 121 pounds to 163 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
121 lbs
After
163 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 18

From 121 to 163: M/21/5'9 Shares Inspiring 3 Year Weight Transformation Journey

A before and after photo of a 6'3" male showing a muscle gain from 155 pounds to 197 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
155 lbs
After
197 lbs
Height
6'3"
BMI
25 / 19

From a Skinny Guy to a Bodybuilder: a Two Year Weight Journey

A before and after photo of a 6'0" male showing a weight gain from 125 pounds to 167 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
125 lbs
After
167 lbs
Height
6'0"
BMI
23 / 18

From Anorexic to Healthy: M/23's 42 Lbs Weight Gain Journey in 2 Years

A picture of a 6'3" male showing a weight bulk from 163 pounds to 205 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
163 lbs
After
205 lbs
Height
6'3"
BMI
26 / 20

How a Reddit User Gained 42 Pounds in a Year with His Fitness Plan

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight gain from 110 pounds to 152 pounds. A respectable gain of 42 pounds.
Before
110 lbs
After
152 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
24 / 17

Weight Gain Journey of a Reddit User: Progressing From 110Lbs to 152Lbs

A photo of a 5'10" man showing a weight bulk from 116 pounds to 158 pounds. A respectable gain of 42 pounds.
Before
116 lbs
After
158 lbs
Height
5'10"
BMI
23 / 17

M/21/5'10" Weight Loss Journey 116 > 158 = 42Lbs

A picture of a 6'0" male showing a weight gain from 140 pounds to 182 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
140 lbs
After
182 lbs
Height
6'0"
BMI
25 / 19

From 140 to 182Lbs in 3 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

A progress pic of a 6'2" man showing a muscle gain from 145 pounds to 187 pounds. A net gain of 42 pounds.
Before
145 lbs
After
187 lbs
Height
6'2"
BMI
24 / 19

22 Year Old Man Sees 4 Year Transformation with Two Years of Consistent Lifting

A picture of a 5'9" female showing a weight gain from 113 pounds to 155 pounds. A total gain of 42 pounds.
Before
113 lbs
After
155 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
24 / 17

F/23/5'9: 42 Lbs Heavier and Proud a Former Anorexic's Story